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One number is two more than another. Their sum is 8.

Solution

One number is two more than another. Their sum is 8.

Solution

The numbers : 5, 3

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 + y

x + y = 8

x = 2 + y, x + y = 8 : x = 5, y = 3

The numbers : 5, 3

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