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  • 01-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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Find the value of two numbers if their sum is 16 and their difference is 2.4

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choixongdong
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  • 01-10-2018

Lets x and y are the value of two numbers.

x + y = 16

x - y = 2.4

If x + y = 16 then x = 16 - y

Substitute x = 16 - y into x - y = 2.4

16 - y - y = 2.4

16 - 2y = 2.4

2y = 13.6

 y = 6.8

x = 16 - y

x = 16 - 6.8

x = 9.2

Answer:

The value of two numbers are 9.2 and 6.8

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