Question

translate this word problem as a system of equation using subtraction

find to numbers who sum is 58 and who difference is 16

Answer 1

can any one help pls

Answer 2

find TWO numbers sum = + difference = -
let the numbers be a and b
a + b = 58
a - b = 16
to solve add the two eqn
2a = 74
divide by 2
a = 37
now substitute in one of the eqn
a + b = 58
37 + b = 58 so b = 58-37 = 21

to check your answer
a - b = 16 37 - 21 = 16 as stated