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The sum of two positive numbers is 16 and their difference is 2 . the larger number is?​

User Marian Nasry
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Answer:
9

Step-by-step Explanation:
9+7=16 and
9-7=2 and
9 is bigger so the answer is
9.

User WeaselFox
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Answer:

9

Explanation:

7 + 9 = 16

9 - 7 = 2

The larger number is 9

Hope that helps!

User Crys
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