Question

the sum of two numbers is 14 and their difference is 2

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$x + y = 14$

$x - y = 2$

using elimination Method

$2y = 12$

$y = 6$

put the value in first equation....

$x + 6 = 14$

$x = 8$

The two numbers are 8,6