Hi

One number is four more than another

Let x and (x+4) represent the two numbers

Question states***

  x + (x+4) = 8

Solving for x

    2x = 4

     x = 2   

  (x+4)= 6    The two numbers are 2 and 6.



CHECKING our Answer***

 2 + 6 = 8 

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