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The sum of two numbers is 20. Their difference is 4. What are the numbers? Use the variable A & B

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2 answers:

Phantasy [73]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A+B=20

12 and 8

There is a difference of 4 between them and they add up to 20.

Arturiano [62]2 years ago

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Answer:

x + y = 20

x - y = 4

Add the 2 equations and get

2x = 24

x = 24/2 = 12

Plug x=12 into either equation and get

y = 8

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