SOLUTION: There just isn't enough information on this to understand it- The difference of two positive numbers is 2. The sum of the numbers is 36. Find the numbers. I can guess fairl

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Question 1000508: There just isn't enough information on this to understand it-
The difference of two positive numbers is 2. The sum of the numbers is 36. Find the numbers.
I can guess fairly easily in my head, but if you could please explain to me the equation process that would be wonderful.

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!






Solve the 2X2 system of equations for and

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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