Question

Q2. The sum of two number is 14 and their difference is 2. Find the
numbers
(3)​

Answer 1

Answer:

your answer is

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

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