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Popular Word Problems >

One number is two more than another. Their sum is eight. Find both numbers.

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s tw o m ore t han an o t h er . T h e i r s u m i s e i g h t . F in d b o t h n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 5, 3

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 + y

x + y = 8

x = 2 + y, x + y = 8 : x = 5, y = 3

The numbers : 5, 3

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