the difference of two numbers is 23 their sum is 65 find the numbers

Question

the different of 2 numbers is 23 their sum is 65 find tne numbers

 

Answer 1

x-y=23

x+y=65

add

2x=88

x=44

y=65-44

y=21

 

another solution...

65/2=32.5

23/2=11.5

32.5+11.5=44

32.5-11.5=21