Sum of two numbers is 53 and the difference is 3

Question

Sum of two numbers is 53 and the difference is 3

Answer 1

x + y = 53

x - y = 3

 

Add the 2 equations and get

 

2x = 56

 

x = 28

 

y = 53 - x = 53 - 28 = 25

 

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