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Two different numbers can be written in the form 2^n. The sum of the numbers is 40. What is the difference of the numbers?

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Answer:

24

Explanation:

If you use 2^5 = 32 and 2^3 = 8.

32 + 8 = 40

32 - 8 = 24 <--- Your difference

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