SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 5. If one number is subtracted from the other, their differences is 13. Find the numbers?

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Question 666257: The sum of two numbers is 5. If one number is subtracted from the other, their differences is 13. Find the numbers?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers is 5. If one number is subtracted from the other, their differences is 13. Find the numbers?
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x + y = 5
x - y = 13
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2x = 18
Can you finish it?

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