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The sum of two numbers is 51.

The difference of the same two numbers is 9.

What are the two numbers?

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  • 25-01-2021

Answer:

21 and 30

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 51

x - y = 9

add the two equations and y's will cancel out

2x = 42  divide by 2

x = 21   so put 21 in for x in the top equation and solve

21 + y = 51

y = 30

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