Question

The sum of two number is 10. Their difference is 2. Find the numbers

Answer 1

the numbers are 6 and 4

6 + 4 = 10

and

6 - 4 = 2

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Answer 2

6 and 4

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y.

The sum of two number is 10: x+y=10

Their difference is 2.: x-y=2

Solve simultaneously by adding

2x=12

x=6

Recall:

x-y=2

6-y=2

y=6-2

y=4