The sum of two numbers is 59 and the difference is 5 what are the numbers

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Messiah Santiago

22 February, 15:58

The sum of two numbers is 59 and the difference is 5 what are the numbers

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Gabrielle Simon · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y

x + y = 59 ... (1)

x - y = 5 ... (2)

Adding (1) / and (2)

x + x + y - y = 59 + 5

2x = 64

x = 64/2

x = 32

And x + y = 59

y = 59 - x

y = 59 - 32

y = 27

Salvatore Morrison · Answer 2

32 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

59 - 5 = 54

54 : 2 = 27 (smallest no.)

27 + 5 = 32 (largest no.)