3 years ago

The difference between two numbers is 20. their sum is 14.find the numbers

2 answers:

8 0

Let the two numbers be x and y. The sum of x and y is 14 and the difference is 20. We can write a system of equations and solve:

$x-y=20 \\
x+y=14 \\
2x=34 \\
x=17$

Then substitute x back into one of the equations to find y:

$x+y=14 \\
17+y=14 \\
y=-3$

So the two numbers are 17 and -3

irina [24]3 years ago

6 0

(17,-3) 20 apart and 14 in sum

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