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The sum of two numbers, a and b, is 12. their difference is 8. find the larger number.
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The sum of two numbers, a and b, is 12. their difference is 8. find the larger number.

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A+B=12.
A-B=8.
A=12-B.
12-B-B=8
12-2B=8.
2B=4.
B=2.
A=10.
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