Question

what 2 numbers make 20 and subtract to 2

Answer 1

Answer:

The two numbers has a difference of 2, So let the 2 numbers be x and (x+2).

The sum of the 2 numbers is 20.

So forming a equation, it is

x + (x+2) = 20

=> 2x + 2 = 20

=> 2x = 18

=> x = 9

Hence the 2 numbers are 9 , (9+2) ie 9 , 11.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the two numbers be x and y

According to the question,

=> x - y = 2

=> x + y = 20

Now, since, x + y = 20

Therefore, x = 20 - y

Therefore,

x - y = 2

20 - y - y = 2

20 - 2y = 2

-2y = 2 - 20

-2y = -18

y = -18/-2

y = 9

Now, since, y = 9

Therefore, x = 20 - y

=> x = 20 - 9

=> x = 11

Therefore, y = 9 and x = 11

Confirmations :

x - y = 2

=> 11 - 9 = 2

=> 2 = 2

AND

x + y = 20

=> 11 + 9 = 20

=> 20 = 20

Therefore, the numbers are 11 and 9