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Question 284122: One number is two more than another. Their sum is eight. Find both numbers.
I need help writing this as an equation...help please!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's call the numbers x and y
How would you tell me that x is two more than y in math talk ie algebra?
How would you say that the sum of x and y is 8?
What is a sum?