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The sum of two numbers is 50 and their difference is 16. Find the numbers.

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Let two numbers be x and y.

Given, sum = 50 and difference = 16.

x + y = 50 ……..(i)

x - y = 16 ……..(ii)

Adding (i) and (ii) we get,

⇒ (x + y) + (x - y) = 50 + 16
⇒ 2x = 66
⇒ x = 33.

Substituting value of x in (i) we get,

⇒ 33 + y = 50
⇒ y = 50 - 33 = 17.

Hence, two numbers are 33 and 17.

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