Question

the sum is 17 and the differnece is 3 what are the 2 numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

Expert Answer

10 and 7 have a sum of 17 and a difference of 3.

Answer 2

Answer:

7 and 10

Step by step explanation :

Let's assume the numbers to be x and y. Let x be the larger number than y.

Given,

The sum of two numbers is 17.

So, x + y = 17 —————(2)

The difference between the numbers is 3.

So, x - y = 3 (x was assumed to be larger)

=> x = 3 + y —————(1)

Substituting the value of x in (2),

=> 3 + y + y = 17

=> 3 + 2y = 17

=> 2y = 17 - 3

=> 2y = 14

=> y = 14/2

=> y = 7 —————(3)

Substituting (3) in (2),

=> x + y = 17

=> x + 7 = 17

=> x = 17 - 7

=> x = 10

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