Algebramedium · Past Paper

The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 7. Find the numbers.

A16, 9
B15, 10
C18, 11
D14, 11

✓ Correct Answer: A16, 9

x+y=25, x-y=7. Adding gives 2x=32 (x=16). Subtracting gives 2y=18 (y=9).

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