Two Numbers with a Sum of 5,981 and a Difference of 531

Define variables:
Let x = larger number and y = smaller number
Resulting system of equations:
x + y = Sum
x − y = Difference
Solve the system of equations for x (larger number):
x =  

Sum + Difference/2

Find x by substituting given Sum and Difference into equation for x and simplify:
x =  
x =  
x =  3,256
Solve the system of equations for y (smaller number):
y =  

Sum − Difference/2

Find y by substituting given Sum and Difference into equation for y and simplify:
y =  
y =  
y =  2,725
Therefore, the two Numbers are 3,256 and 2,725
Check Sum of the two Numbers:

			1
	3	2	5	6
	2	7	2	5
	5	9	8	1

3,256 + 2,725 = 5,981 ✓
Check Difference between the two Numbers:

	2	12
	3	2	5	6
−	2	7	2	5
		5	3	1

3,256 − 2,725 = 531 ✓