Half the sum of the books read by Rita and Renee equals six books. The difference in the number of books they read equals 2. How many books did each girl read?

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Half the sum of the books read by Rita and Renee equals six books. The difference in the number of books they read equals 2. How many books did each girl read?

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5 and 7 because if have the sum is 6 that means that its 12 and 5 plus 7 is 12. 5 plus 2 is 7

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