SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 8. The difference of the two numbers is 2. Write a system if equations to find these two numbers and solve.

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Question 1026022: The sum of two numbers is 8. The difference of the two numbers is 2. Write a system if equations to find these two numbers and solve.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=8
A-B=2
Add the equations,
A%2BB%2BA-B=8%2B2
2A=10
Now solve for A.
Then use either equation to solve for B.