the sum of two numbers is 19 and their differnce is 7 what are the two numbers

Answer 1

We're going to call the first number "x" and the second number, since it's seven less than the first, "x-7."

x + (x-7) = 19

2x - 7 = 19

2x = 26

x = 13

So the first number is 13. The second number is (x-7), so it is 6.

Let's check to see if we are right:

1. Is the second number 7 less than the first? Yes
2. Do the two numbers add up to 19? Yes