Question

The sum of two numbers is 18 and their difference is 2

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

18 - 2 =6 this is correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and y

$x + y = 18$

$x - y = 2$

$= > y = 18 - x$

$x - (18 - x) = 2$

$x - 18 + = 2$

$2x - 18 = 2$

$x = 10$

$= > 10 + y = 18$

$y = 8$

Hence the two numbers are 8 and 10.