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The sum of two numbers is 24 and their difference is 2. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

11 and 13

Explanation:

24÷2=12

2÷2=1

12-1=11

12+1=13

13-11=2

13+11=24

User Johnmerm
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Answer:

13 and 11

Explanation:

x+y=24

x-y=2

13+11=24

13-11=24

User Syl
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