Question

Using the clues below, what is the value of the bigger number?

Clue 1: The sum of two numbers is ten.
Clue 2: The difference of the numbers is two.

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

Call the bigger number a, smaller b
a + b = 10
b + 2 = a
a + b + 2 = a + a = 2a = 12
a = 12 : 2
a = 6