Using the clues below, what is the value of the bigger number? Clue 1: The sum of two numbers is ten. Clue 2: The difference of the numbers is two.

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Using the clues below, what is the value of the bigger number?

Clue 1: The sum of two numbers is ten.
Clue 2: The difference of the numbers is two.

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Answer:

Explanation:

Call the bigger number a, smaller b
a + b = 10
b + 2 = a
a + b + 2 = a + a = 2a = 12
a = 12 : 2
a = 6

Priyank Gupta answered Feb 25, 2024

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