Question

The sum of two integers is 5. The difference is 3. What are the two integers

Answer 1

4 and 1.

Explanation:

If the integers are x and y we have the system:

x + y = 5

x - y = 3

Adding the 2 equations:

2x = 8

x = 4

so y = 5-4 = 1,

Answer 2

It’s 4 because it’s on TEST PREP