Help me, please
The sum of two numbers 56 and the difference between them is 8. Find the numbers.
Let the first number =F
The second number =F - 8
F + [F - 8] =56 Add 8 to both sides
2F =56 + 8
2F = 64 Divide both sides by 2
F = 64 /2
F = 32 - Your first number
32 - 8 = 24 - Your second number
Check: 32 + 24 = 56