Katriona P.
asked • 05/11/18the sum 12 and the difference of 4 are what
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Well, you need to phrase your problem the way it is stated. You don't have a sum of one number or a difference of one number. But, I bet it's asking for two numbers that have a sum of 12 and a difference of 4.
a + b = 12
a - b = 4
If we add those together, we get...
2a = 16
a = 8
8 + b = 12
b = 4
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Madison M.
The numbers are 8 and 401/29/21