the sum of two number is 16 and their difference is 2 . find the number
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let the numbers be x,y
x+y=16
x-y=2
by adding the equations
2x=18
x=9
y=7
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9 and 7
Step-by-step explanation:
let the number be x and y.
given that,
X + Y = 16. (eq 1)
X - Y = 2. (eq 2)
by adding this equation.
We got,
2x = 18
it means, X = 9.
now put the value of X in any equation
X + Y = 16
9 + Y = 16
then, Y = 16 - 9 = 7
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