SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 10 and their difference is 3

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Question 254792: the sum of two numbers is 10 and their difference is 3
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b=10
a-b=3
add the two equations
2a=13
a=6.5
b=3.5