Solve the following word problem using a system of linear equations. You may use addition or substitution method to solve. Be sure to show all of your work. Write your final answer as a sentence.
The sum of two numbers is 76 and their difference is 52. Find the two numbers.

how do you solve this?

Question

Solve the following word problem using a system of linear equations.  You may use addition or substitution method to solve.  Be sure to show all of your work.  Write your final answer as a sentence. 
The sum of two numbers is 76 and their difference is 52.  Find the two numbers.


how do you solve this?

anonymous · Answer

first step, write out the equation
let x and y be the two numbers where x>y
so, x+y=76
     x-y=52
then, use the simultaneous equation to solve it

anonymous · Answer

2x=128
x=64
y=12
 like this?

anonymous · Answer

yes..