Question

The sum of two numbers, a and b, is 12. Their difference is 8. Find the larger number. Type a numerical answer in the space provided. Do not type spaces in your answer. a0.

Answer 1

smaller number = 8

larger number = 12

Explanation:

8 + 12 = 20

The difference must be 4, so we subtract 8 from 12

12- 8 = 4

Answer 2

the sum of 10+2=12

and the difference of 10-2=8

Explanation:

the larger number would be 8