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  • 23-04-2021
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The sum of two numbers is 19 . When the second number is subtracted from the first​ number, the difference is 17 . Find the two numbers.
What are the two​ numbers?

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KurdishPotato
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  • 23-04-2021

Answer:

19 and 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the first number and y represents second number

x + y = 19

x - y = 17 add two equations up

2x = 36 divide both sides by 2

x = 19 and since the difference is 17 the other number is 2

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