Question

The sum of two integers is 90 and their difference is 30. Find the larger number

Answer 1

60 is the larger number

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be a and y

x+y = 90

x-y = 30

Add the two equations together

x+y = 90

x-y = 30

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2x = 120

Divide by 2

2x/2 =120/2

x = 60

x+y =90

60+y = 90

y = 90-60

y = 30

The numbers are 60 and 30