433,773 views
3 votes
3 votes
The sum of two numbers is 28 and the difference of the two numbers is 4. what are the numbers.

User Martynnw
by
3.2k points

2 Answers

21 votes
21 votes
The two numbers are 12 and 16
User Jim Hewitt
by
2.9k points
21 votes
21 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

One number can be x, and the other number can be y. Then we know the following

x + y = 28

x - y = 4

Adding the two equations together by way of the Elimination Method produces

2x = 32

x = 16

Now, plug this into either of the two equations above. Let's choose the first.

16 + y = 28

y = 12

The two numbers are 12 and 16

12 + 16 = 28

16 - 12 = 4

User Evaristokbza
by
3.2k points