the sum of two number is 40 and the difference between them is 14 find the number
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Let the 2 numbers be x and y
x+y=40 (equation 1)
x-y=14. (equation 2)
By adding both the equations,we get
2x=44
x=22
y=40-x (by equation 1)
y=40-22=18
Therefore, the two numbers are 22 and 18
x+y=40 (equation 1)
x-y=14. (equation 2)
By adding both the equations,we get
2x=44
x=22
y=40-x (by equation 1)
y=40-22=18
Therefore, the two numbers are 22 and 18
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