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A friend thought of 2 number one of which is 8 greater than the other. When he trembled the smaller number, it was 4 larger than the greater. What are the two numbers my friend thought of



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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

Use a system of equations:

x + 8 = y

x - 4 = y

x + 8 = x - 4

8 does not equal -4, Therefore there are no solutions.

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