Question

The two sum num is 26 the different 8 find the two num

Answer 1

X + Y = 26

X - Y = 8

X = 8+Y

8+Y + Y = 26

8+2Y = 26

2Y = 26-8

2Y = 18

Y = 18/2

Y = 9

X = 8+Y

X= 8+9

X= 17

hence the two numbers are 17 and 9.