Question

The sum of two numbers is 1 point 8 and the difference is 2. Find the numbers. a) 5 and 3 b) 6 and 4 c) 4 and 2 d) 4 and 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

A

5and3

First number =x

Second number =y

Sum of the number =x+y=8

=x=8−y...(i)

Difference of the number =x−y=2...(ii)

Put x=8−y in eq..(ii)

=8−y−y=2

=−2y=−6

∴y=3

x=8−y=8−3=5

First number =5

Second number =3