Question

The sum of two numbers is 16 and thier difference is 2. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number br x and y

x+y = 16. ----(1)

x-y =2. -----(2)

2x = 18

x=18/2

x=9

replace x = 9. in (1) equation

x+y=16

9+y=16

y = 16-9

y= 7

the two numbers are 9 and 7