Write a system of equations:
\Let the two numbers are
.
The sum of these two numbers is 22 then the equation
.
The difference of these two numbers is 12 then the equation
.
Elimination method:
\The system of equations are
\
----------(1)
----------(2)
In the above system the coefficients of y - variable are opposite.
Add the equations to eliminate the y - variable and solve the equation.
\
The resultant equation is
.
Divide each side by 2.
\

The value of
substitute in either equation to find y.
First equation:
.

Subtract 17 from each side.
\

The solution is
.