SOLUTION: Nicky said "you'll never guess my numbers! Their sum is 12 and their difference is 26." are there two such numbers? If so, what are they?

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Question 284964: Nicky said "you'll never guess my numbers! Their sum is 12 and their difference is 26." are there two such numbers? If so, what are they?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+b=12
a-b=26
2a=38
a=19
b=-7