Difference between the numbers is 8 and sum is 50. Let the numbers be x and y x - y = 8 or, y = x - 8 x + y = 50 Substituting for y as x - 8, x + x - 8 = 50 2*x = 50+8 = 58 x = 29 Therefore y = x - 8 = 21 The two numbers are 29 and 21. Hope you got it :)