Question

Please help algebra homework

Answer 1

Answer: a=9, b=1

Explanation:

Let's assume the two numbers as number a, and number b.

a+b= 10

b-a= -8

a= b+8

a= 10-b

a=a

b+8= 10-b

b+b=10-8

2b= 2

b= 1

b= a-8

b= 10-a

b=b

a-8=10-a

a+a=10+8

2a= 18

a= 9