The sum of two numbers is 48 and the difference is 20. what are the number?

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asked Dec 24, 2020 140k views

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Jau L · Answer 1 · 2020-12-30T20:01:01+0000

Answer:

x = 34; y = 14

Explanation:

Step 1: Make the equations

x + y = 48

x - y = 20

Step 2: Solve the equations

x + y = 48

x - y = 20

2x = 68

x = 34

34 + y = 48

y = 14