Question

What is the sum of two number is 14 and their difference is 2

Answer 1

Answer:

2 and 6

Step-by-step explanation:

1.let the nos. Be x and y

2. As per question,

x+y=14

And,

x -y = 2

3. By elemination, you get

x+y = 14

x- y =2

( eleminate y and -y)

4. Ten you get,

2x = 16

or, x=8

5. Substitute the value in first equation,

I.e 8+y=14

Or, y= 6