Step-by-step explanation:
Let the two numbers be x and y
x+y =5 ---1
x-y =-3 ---2
Rearrange equation 1
x =5-y
Substitute x in the second equation
(5-y)-y =-3
5-y-y =-3
5-2y =-3
Collect like terms
5+3 = 2y
8 = 2y
Divide both sides by the coefficient of y (2)
8/2 = 2y/2
4 = y
y= 4
Substitute y in equation 1
x+4 =5
Subtract 4 from both sides
x+4-4 = 5-4
x+0 = 1
x= 1
The two numbers are 1 and 4
