Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

8 and 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers are a and b.  

 their sum =  14

     ⇒ a + b = 14

⇒ a = 14 - b        ...(1)

         their difference = 2

⇒ a - b = 2

⇒ (14 - b) - b = 2       {from (1)}

⇒ 14 - b - b = 2

⇒ 14 - 2 = 2b    ⇒ 12 = 2b

⇒ 12/2 = b       ⇒ 6 = b

      Thus, a = 14 - 6 = 8

Numbers are 8 and 6