The sum of two numbers is 44 and the difference is 12. What are the numbers

16 and 28

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 44                    

x - y = 12

x = 12 + y

x + y = 44

12 + y + y = 44

12 + 2y = 44

2y = 32

y = 16

x + y = 44

x + 16 = 44

X = 28

question: how many people can she serve?

answer: she can serve 16.66666667 people. so she can only give 16 people a complete serving.

question: does she have enough ice cream for her guests?

answer: no. explanation: she only has enough for 16 people to have a full serving. however, she can give a 17th person a partial serving.