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The sum of two integers is 54 and their difference is 10.

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User NWaters
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Solve for x first

X+y=54

X-y=10


Add


2x=64


Divide

X=64/2


X= 32


So now get one equation and substitute x to solve for y


32+y=54


Y=54-32


Y= 22


So your two numbers is 32 and 22.


To check substitute

32+22=54

32-22=10


They check

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User Ilya Loskutov
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