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

User Alekya Reddy
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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

User Hritik Sharma
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Answer:

8 and 5

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