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22 February, 15:58

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

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  1. 22 February, 17:37
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    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
  2. 22 February, 18:55
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    32 and 27

    Step-by-step explanation:

    59 - 5 = 54

    54 : 2 = 27 (smallest no.)

    27 + 5 = 32 (largest no.)
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