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The Sum Of Two Numbers Is 18 And Their Difference Is 4

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Answer:

The two numbers are 7 and 11.

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Explanation:

Let A and B stand for the two numbers.

We are told that:

1) A+B=18, and

2) A-B=4

Take the first expression and rearrange to isolate A:

A+B=18

A=18-B

Use this in the second expression:

(18-B)-B=4

-2B = -14

B = 7

From (1) we find A:

A+B=18

A+7=18

A= 11

If A=11, then B=7 (from A+B=18)

CHECK:

Does A+B=18?

11 + 7 = 18? YES

Does A-B=4?

11 - 7 = 4? YES

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