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The sum of two numbers is 20. When the second number is subtracted from the first​ number, the difference is 12. Find the two numbers.

What are the two​ numbers?

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Answer:

I believe the first answer is 16 and the second one is 4. You should use a number line to solve this problem.

User Ngearing
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Hey there,

a + b = 20

b - a = 12

A is going to be 4

B is going to be 16

Hope I helped :)

~ Char
User Lemycanh
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