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The sum of 2 numbers is equal to 10. The difference between those same two numbers is equal to -4 find the numbers.

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Answer:

3 and 7

Explanation:

For problems like these I take the largest number in this case 10, and start writing out what 2 numbers would give me 10. 0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7...while doing that I subtract the numbers as well. thus 3+7=10 3-7=-4

The sum of 2 numbers is equal to 10. The difference between those same two numbers-example-1
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