what is the sum of 11 and the difference 5
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8 and 3 sum 11 and difference 5
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Maybe you meant this: the sum of two numbers is 11 and their difference is 5. If so, you would set up a solution in the following way.
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Let x = the larger number
Ley y = the smaller number
x + y = 11
x - y = 5
2x = 16
x = 8
x + y = 11
8 + y = 11
-8 = -8
y = 3
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