SOLUTION: the sum two numbers is 34. the difference of the two number is 14. Find the two number

Question 840665: the sum two numbers is 34. the difference of the two number is 14. Find the two number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Let x and y represent the larger and smaller number respectively:

Question states***

 x+ y = 34

 x - y = 14

  2x = 48

   x = 24   and y = 10    

 

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