Question

The sum of two numbers is 16.The difference between two numbers is two. What are the two numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first no be x

difference =2

so,

second no will be x + 2

x +x+2=16

2x=16-2

2x=14

x=14/2

x=7

Answer 2

Answer:

The two numbers are 9 and 7 .

Step-by-step explanation:

let,

the first no. be x

the second no. be y

A. T. Q :-

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

Again,

A. T. Q :-

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

By Elimination method in equation (1) and (2) :-

x + y = 16

x - y = 2

--------------------

2x = 18

x = 18 ÷ 2

x = 9

put this in equation (1) :-

x + y = 16

9 + y = 16

y = 16 - 9

y = 7

so,

The two no. are 9 and 7

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