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The sum of two numbers is 12 and their difference is 4. What are the two
numbers?

User Twooster
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Answer:

8 and 4

Explanation:

8 + 4 = 12

8 - 4 = 4

User VietHTran
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Answer:

The two numbers are 8 and 4

Explanation:

This is because 8 added to 4 makes 12.

In addition 8 minus 4 makes 4.

1) Find two numbers that add to make 12.


8+4=12

2) Does it minus to make 4.


8-4=4

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