Question

The difference of two number is 3.Their sum is 13.Find the numbers

Answer 1

8,5

Explanation:

x-y=3

x+y=13

2x=16

x=8, y=5

Answer 2

Answer: 8 and 5

Explanation:

x - y = 3

x + y = 13

------------------ (add the two equations)

2x = 16

x = 8

8 + y = 13 (substitute x as 8 into one of the equations)

y = 5