SOLUTION: The sum of two positive numbers is 26. Their differencecis 14. Find the numbers

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Question 861475: The sum of two positive numbers is 26. Their differencecis 14. Find the numbers
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Hi,

  x + y = 26

  x - y = 14 

   2x = 40

    x = 20   and y = 6   26-20