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The sum of 2numbers is 56and the differences is 4 what are the numbers

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Assuming x is larger than y, we have:


x+y=56


x-y=4.

Adding the equations, we get:


2x=60


x=30.

Substituting back into the second original equation:


30-y=4


-y=-26


y=26.

So, the two numbers are 26 and 30.

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Answer:

the answer to the question is 30 and 26

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