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  • 23-02-2021
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The sum of two
numbers is - 16. The
first number is two
more than twice the
second number. Find
the two numbers.

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  • 23-02-2021

Answer:

63

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two numbers be x,y (x>y)

Then x+y = 16 and x-y = 2

We know that (x+y)^2 - (x-y)^2 = 4xy

So 4xy = 16^2 - 2^2 => 4xy = (16+2)(16–2)

So xy = 18×14/4 = 63

Product of the numbers = 63

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