SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 8 and their difference is 2. find the two numbers

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Question 1072006: the sum of two numbers is 8 and their difference is 2. find the two numbers

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=8
A-B=2
Add,
A%2BB%2BA-B=2%2B8
2A=10
Solve for A then use either equation to solve for B.