Question

100 POINTS IF YOU GUESS RIGHT PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Let the numbers be a and b

• a+b=8
• a-b=2

Add both

• 2a=10
• a=5

Put in first one

• 5+b=8
• b=3

Answer 2

• 5 and 3

Explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y.

We have:

• x + y = 8
• x - y = 2

Sum the two and find x:

• 2x = 10
• x = 5

Find y:

• y = 5 - 2
• y = 3