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Let's call these two numbers x and y. Our first goal is find a way to express one of the variables in terms of another.
x+y=27
x=27-y
Now that we have a value for x that can be expressed with y, let's plug it into the next problem.
x-y=5
(27-y)-y=5
27-2y=5
-2y=-22
y=11
Once we have a concrete value for y, we can use that to solve for x.
x=27-y
x=27-11
x=16
For a final step, use these numbers in the original problems to check the answer.
x+y=27 x-y=5
16+11=27 16-11=5
27=27 5=5
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ProfessorLet the numbers be 'm' & 'n' .
Hence
m + n = 27
m - n = 5
Add
2m = 32
m = 16
When m = 16 , then 'n' = 11
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