a math problem I need an answer to

Question

what is the sum of 9 and the difference is 5 what are the two numbers? p.s please say it in 3rd grade words!

Thank you!

love, Maleah M.

Answer 1

n + m = 9

n - m = 5

Add the 2 equations and get

2n = 14

n = 7

m = n - 5 = 7 - 5 = 2

Answer 2

Hi Maleah!

Thanks for your question. First, you would find numbers that add up to 9. That could be 1+8, 2+7, 3+6, or 4+5. Then, you would find the differences and see which one equals 5. So 8-1=7, 7-2=5, 6-3=3, and 5-4=1. So the 2 numbers you are looking for are 7 and 2!

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