Question

The sum of two numbers is 83. The difference of the two numbers is 25. What are the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

54 and 29

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be  a and b

a + b = 83

a - b = 25

Solve by elimination method

2a =  108

a = 54

54 - b = 25

b = 54 - 25 = 29

Therefore the two numbers are 54 and 29