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Two numbers have a sum of 18 and a difference of 8. Find the greater number.

Solution

Two numbers have a sum of 18 and a difference of 8. Find the greater number.

Solution

The largest number : 13

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 18

x - y = 8

x + y = 18, x - y = 8 : x = 13, y = 5

Select the largest solution:

13

The largest number : 13

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