3 years ago

The sum of two numbers is ten. The difference of the two numbers is 14. Find the two numbers.

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1 answer:

Mashcka [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:o

x + y = 10........(1)

x - y = 14..........(2)

Adding (1) and (2)

2x = 24

x = 24/2

x = 12

And x + y = 10.......(1)

12 + y = 10

y = 10 - 12

y = -2

The number are 12 and -2

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