SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 16. the difference is 4. what are the two numbers ?

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Question 608010: the sum of two numbers is 16. the difference is 4. what are the two numbers ?




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Hi

the sum of two numbers is 16. the difference is 4. what are the two numbers

Let x and y represent

Question states***

 x+y =16

 x-y = 4

  2x = 20

   x = 10  and y = 6  (x-y = 4  OR y = x-4)