SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 20. Their difference is 4. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.

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Question 707958: The sum of two numbers is 20.
Their difference is 4.
Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.



Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:

x+y = 20
x-y = 4
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2x+0y = 24

2x = 24

Solve for x. Then use this to find y.

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