Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

32 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

59 - 5 = 54

54 ÷ 2 = 27( smallest no. )

27 + 5 = 32( largest no. )

Answer 2

Answer:

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