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

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Question 840665: the sum two numbers is 34. the difference of the two number is 14. Find the two number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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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    24%2By=34