SOLUTION: the second of two numbrs is 8 more than the first. their sum is 20. find the two numbers

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Question 260346: the second of two numbrs is 8 more than the first. their sum is 20. find the two numbers
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+8=20
2x+8=20
2x=12
x=6
x+8=14