The sum of two numbers is 8 and the difference is 2

Answer: 2

x+x=8-2

2x=4

Divide:

4/2=2

x=2

Answer: 5 and 3

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question,

Let the first number be x

And the second be y

x + y = 8

x - y = 2

Add the equations

x + y + x - y = 8 + 2

2x = 10

x=5

Slot the value of x into any of the equations: x + y = 8

5 + y = 8

y = 8 - 5

y = 3