Question

The sum of the two numbers is 15 and their difference is 5 what are the two numbers ​

Answer 1

5 and 10

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y. Then,

x+y=15 .......[1]

x−y=5 .......[2]

Adding equation 1 and 2, we get,

2x=20

x=10

Therefore, y=5

Hence, the required numbers are 10 and 5.