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The sum of two numbers is 26. Their difference is 4

User Khepera
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Hey there,
Lets say that the 1st number is x,
1 = x
2 = x + 4
x + x + 4 = 26
2x + 4 =26
2x = 26 - 4
2x = 22
x = 22 / 2
= 11
1st number = 11
2nd number = 15

Hope this helps :))

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