Question

the sum of the two numbers is 20and their difference is 4.what is the greater of the two numbers.
plzz solve it step by step using two variables.​

Answer 1

Let the number be x and y

atq,

x + y = 20

x - y = 4

so,

2x = 24

x = 12✔️✔️✔️

y = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

greater number is 12 and smaller number is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=20

x-y=04

on adding both equations you get

2x=24

x=12

put this value in any of the above equation

you get value of y as 8

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