Question

The sum of two numbers is 88. The difference of those same two numbers is 60. Which answer choice

shows both numbers?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the 2 numbers be X and Y

X+Y=88

X-Y=60

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2X. = 148. X=74

Put the value of X to find Y

74+Y=88

74-Y = 60 :. Y = 14

=>X=74

=>Y=14