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The sum of two numbers is 31.5. The difference is 5.25. Find the numbers
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Q:
The sum of two numbers is 31.5. The difference is 5.25. Find the numbers
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A:
x+y=31.5
x-y=5.25
add 2 equations
x+y+x-y=31.5+5.25
2x=36.75
x=18.375
y=31.5-18.375=13.125
check : 18.375+13.125=31.5, 18.375-13.125=5.25
so
Answer:
18.375 and 13.125