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The sum of two numbers is 18 and the difference is 8

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  • 13-03-2020

Answer:

x = 13 and y = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 18

x - y = 8

Step 1:  Find y

x = 18 - y

(18 - y) - y = 8

18 - y - y - 18 = 8 - 18

-2y / -2 = -10 / -2

y = 5

Step 2:  Plug into x + y = 18 to get x

x + 5 - 5 = 18 - 5

x = 13

Answer:  x = 13 and y = 5

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