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The sum of two numbers is 22. the difference is 6 what are the two numbers?

User Warren Chu
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Answer:

8,14

Explanation:

Let one number = x

Other number = 22-x

x - (22-x) = 6

x - 22 +x =6

2x = 6 + 22

2x = 28

x = 28/2

x = 14

Other number = 22 - 14 =8

User Muayad Salah
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