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The sum of two numbers is 157, and their difference is 31. What are the two numbers?

 Oct 15, 2015

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x = the number    157 - x = the other number

x - (157 - x) = 31

x - 157 + x = 31

2x = 31 + 157 = 188

x = 94    then the other number equals  157 - 94 = 63 

 Oct 15, 2015
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x = the number    157 - x = the other number

x - (157 - x) = 31

x - 157 + x = 31

2x = 31 + 157 = 188

x = 94    then the other number equals  157 - 94 = 63 

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