Answer :
Let the numbers be x and y
x + y = 32
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x - y = 8
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0x + 2y = 24
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The first equation minus the second.
2y = 24
y = 24/2
y = 12.
Recall: x + y = 32, y = 12
x + 12 = 32
x = 32 - 12
x = 20.
The two numbers are 20 and 12.
x + y = 32
-
x - y = 8
__________
0x + 2y = 24
__________
The first equation minus the second.
2y = 24
y = 24/2
y = 12.
Recall: x + y = 32, y = 12
x + 12 = 32
x = 32 - 12
x = 20.
The two numbers are 20 and 12.