SOLUTION: The sum of a numberand twice a second number is 14. when the second number is subtracted from the first number, the difference is 2.find the two numbers

Question 707696: The sum of a numberand twice a second number is 14. when the second number is subtracted from the first number, the difference is 2.find the two numbers
Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Equation 1:
Equation 2:
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Solve one of the equations for one of the variables.
Equation 2:

Now plug (2 + B) into equation 1 for A
Equation 1:

Combine like terms

Subtract 2 from both sides

Divide both sides by 3

Now solve for A, using 4 for B.

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