SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 8, their difference is 12, find the two numbers

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Question 1158893: the sum of two numbers is 8, their difference is 12, find the two numbers
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Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 8

x - y = 12    (x > y)



2x = 20  ==> x = 10  ==> y = -2



The numbers are 10 and -2.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Why did you file this in "Systems of Equations that are not Linear"?





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John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it