Question

The sum of two numbers is 24


the difference of the two numbers is 96


What is the value of each number?

Answer 1

Answer:

-36 and 60

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y = 24

y-x = 96

y = 24-x

24 - x -x = 96

-2x = 72

x = -36

-36 + y = 24

y = 60