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The sum of two numbers is 18. Their difference is-8 Find the two numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 18. T h e i r d i ff ere n ce i s - 8 F in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 5, 13

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 18

x - y = - 8

x + y = 18, x - y = - 8 : x = 5, y = 13

The numbers : 5, 13

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