The numbers are 18 and 8.
Product: 18 x 8 = 144
Difference: 18 - 8 = 10
Sum: 18 + 8 = 26
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You can also solve this problem using substitution.
The substitution method is most useful for systems of 2 equations in 2 unknowns. The main idea here is that we solve one of the equations for one of the unknowns, and then substitute the result into the other equation.
Learn the steps in solving through substitution from MathPortal.org.