Two numbers add up to 20, and their difference is 4. What is the larger number?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 12

  1. Step 1: Try 12 and 8. Step 2. 12 + 8 = 20 and 12 - 8 = 4. Answer: 12. Why not the others: these do not give both results.

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