SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 76. The larger number is 14 more than the smaller number. What are the two numbers?

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Question 1086321: The sum of two numbers is 76. The larger number is 14 more than the smaller number. What are the two numbers?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=76
B=14%2BA
Substituting,
A%2B%2814%2BA%29=76
2A=62
Solve for A then use either equation to solve for B.