The difference of two numbers is 3. Their sum is 13. Find the numbers

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asked Oct 9, 2023 54.0k views

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Milly · Answer 1 · 2023-10-11T03:03:17+0000

Answer:

8 and 5

Explanation:

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$x+y=13\\y-x=3$

Use this and substitute like system of equations

$x+y=13\\y=13-x\\$

Now substitute

$(13-x)-x=3\\13-2x=3\\-2x=-10\\x=5$

Now finish the job

$5+y=13\\y=8$