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The sum of two numbers is 12 and there diffrence is 8 find the 2 numbers

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Answer:

10 and 2

Explanation:

a + b = 12

a - b = 8

let 'a' = 8 + b

substitute:

8 + b + b = 12

2b + 8 = 12

2b = 4

b = 2

a must be 10 then

User Andrew Savinykh
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10 and 2 :)

i hope you have a great day :)
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