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Two numbers sum 20 difference of 9

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Answer: 14.5 and 5.5

Explanation:

The issue is using whole numbers. 14+6=20, but 14-6=8. 15+5=20, but 15-5=10. If we use decimals, we can get in between the numbers a little to get 9. 14.5+5.5=20, but unlike 14+6, 14.5 gives 5 a tiny boost to push it to 14.5-5.5=9. Hope that helps!

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Answer:

14.5

5.5

Explanation:

14.5+5.5=20

14.5-5.5=9

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