Question

Find the value of two numbers if their sum is 12 and their difference is 4. Show work please.

Answer 1

Answer:

8,4

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=12

x-y=4

(x+y)(x-y)=12*4

x^2-y^2=48

x=8 y=4

Answer 2

Answer:

4 & 8

Step-by-step explanation:

x-y = 4 -> x = 4+y

x+y = 12 = 4+y+y -> 4+2*y = 12

-> 2*y = 8 -> y = 4

-> x = 4+y = 8