THE SUM OF TWO NUMBERS IS 14 AND THEIR DIFFERENCE IS TWO
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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.
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