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The sum of two numbers is 28 and the difference of the two numbers is 4. what are the numbers.

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The two numbers are 12 and 16
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Answer:

Explanation:

One number can be x, and the other number can be y. Then we know the following

x + y = 28

x - y = 4

Adding the two equations together by way of the Elimination Method produces

2x = 32

x = 16

Now, plug this into either of the two equations above. Let's choose the first.

16 + y = 28

y = 12

The two numbers are 12 and 16

12 + 16 = 28

16 - 12 = 4

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