Answer:
31 and 28
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x represent the first number.
Let y represent the second number.
x + y = 59
x - y = 3
Use substitution method to solve.
x = y + 3
y + 3 + y = 59
2y + 3 = 59
Subtract both sides by 3.
2y = 56
Divide both sides by 2.
y = 28
Let's find the second number.
59 - 28 = 31
Check
31 -28 = 3
Answer The two numbers are 28 and 31.
