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The sum of two numbers is10 . The difference is2 .


​Find the two numbers by creating a system of equations for the situation.
​Then, graph each linear equation.

​Finally, indicate the solution by marking the point of intersection.


show your answer in a graph​

User Uko
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Answer:

  • 6 and 4

Explanation:

Let the numbers are x and y.

Then the equations are:

  • x + y = 10 (blue line)
  • x - y = 2 (red line)

The graph are attached with the intersection marked:

  • (6, 4)
The sum of two numbers is10 . The difference is2 . ​ ​Find the two numbers by creating-example-1
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