Question

sum of two numbers is 10.if one exceeds the other by 2 find the numbers ​

Answer 1

Answer:

first number is 6 and other is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, x + y = 10

x = y + 2

Now,

y + 2 + y = 10

2y + 2 = 10

2y = 10 - 2

2y = 8

y = 8/2

y = 4

Now, x = y + 2

x = 4 + 2

x = 6

Therefore, x = 6 , y =4

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