Question

The sum of two numbers is 170 and their difference is 26. Find the two numbers. Write the solution as an ordered pair.

Answer 1

x + y = 170
x - y = 26
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2x = 196
x = 196/2
x = 98

x + y = 170
98 + y = 170
y = 170 - 98
y = 72

solution is (98,72)