the sum of two numbers is 40 and the difference between them is 14 . find the Number
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Solution :
Let x , ( 40 - x ) are two numbers .
Their Difference = 14 [ given ]
=> x - ( 40 - x ) = 14
=> x - 40 + x = 14
=> 2x = 14 + 40
=> 2x = 54
=> x = 54/2
=> x = 27
Therefore ,
Required two numbers are,
x = 27 ,
40 - x = 40 - 27 = 13
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Let x , ( 40 - x ) are two numbers .
Their Difference = 14 [ given ]
=> x - ( 40 - x ) = 14
=> x - 40 + x = 14
=> 2x = 14 + 40
=> 2x = 54
=> x = 54/2
=> x = 27
Therefore ,
Required two numbers are,
x = 27 ,
40 - x = 40 - 27 = 13
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Set up equations
A+B=40
A-B=14 Next, add the equations to cancel out B
2A=54 Solve
A=27 Next sub 27 for A in first equation
27+B=40 Solve
B=13
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