the sum of two numbers is 16 and their difference is 6 what are the two numbers answer
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11
×
5
=
55
Explanation:
Define the two numbers first.
Let the smaller number be x, then the bigger number is (16-x).
(
16
−
x
)
−
x
=
6
←
bigger - smaller = 6
16
−
x
−
x
=
6
16
−
6
=
2
x
10
=
2
x
5
=
x
the numbers are 5 and 11.
Check:
11
+
5
=
16
11
−
5
=
6
11
×
5
=
55
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