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The sum of two numbers is 12.If one number is subtracted from the​ other, t
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Question 1101948: Use the given conditions to write a system of equations. Solve the system and find the numbers.
The sum of two numbers is 12.If one number is subtracted from the other, the result is -4. Find the numbers.
list the two numbers?
(use comma to separate answers) Found 2 solutions by rfer, Alan3354:Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=12
y=12-x
x-y=-4
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x-(12-x)=-4
2x-12=-4
2x=-4+12
2x=8
x=8/2
x=4
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x-y=-4
4-y=-4
-y=-4-4
y=+8
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x-y=-4
4-(8)=-4
-4=-4
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4,8
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