Question

The sum of two numbers is 30. the

difference between the two numbers is four. what are the two numbers?​

Answer 1

the numbers are 13 and 17

Explanation:

let the first number be a

let the second number be b

a+b=30.......a=30-b

a-b=4

substitute the first eq into the second one

30-b-b=4

30-2b=4

30-4=2b

26=2b

13=b

a=30-b

a=30-13

a=17

Answer 2

the answer is 17 and 13