Sum of two number is 10 and their difference is 2.The numbers are A. 7 and 3 B. 7 and 5 C. 6 and 4 D. 5 and 3

Desirae Kirby

Desirae Kirby

Answered question

2023-03-11

Sum of two number is 10 and their difference is 2.The numbers are
A. 7 and 3
B. 7 and 5
C. 6 and 4
D. 5 and 3

Answer & Explanation

Micic1gq

Micic1gq

Beginner2023-03-12Added 6 answers


Let a and b serve as the numbers.
a + b = 10....(i)
a b = 2......(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii)
2 a = 12
a = 6
Substituting a in (i) we get b = 4

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