the difference of two numbers is 8 and their quotient is 2. what is this number?

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Let the two numbers be x and y.

According to the given conditions:
1) x - y = 8
2) x / y = 2

From the second equation, we can rewrite it as x = 2y.

Substitute the value of x in the first equation:
2y - y = 8
y = 8

Now, substitute the value of y in x = 2y:
x = 2(8)
x = 16

Therefore, the two numbers are 16 and 8.