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  • 13-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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Find two numbers x and y with a sum of 2 and a difference of 12

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chetankachana
chetankachana chetankachana
  • 13-11-2021

Answer:

x = 7

y = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 2

x - y = 12

( x + y ) + ( x - y ) = 2 + 12

2x = 14

x = 7

7 + y = 2

y = -5

Check:

7 + -5 = 2

7 - (-5) = 12

Correct

-Chetan K

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