Question

5. The sum of two number is 14 and their difference is 2. Find the numbers..​

Answer 1

Let first number = x

Let second number = y

x+y = 14

x-y = 2

Add the system of equations.

2x = 16

x= 8

Substitute into equation 1.

x+y=14

8+y=14

y=6

Check the solutions by using equation 2.

x-y=2

8-6=2

2=2

This checks out.

Answer 2

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