SOLUTION: Two numbers total 60 and have a difference of 14. Find the two numbers.

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Question 952223: Two numbers total 60 and have a difference of 14. Find the two numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers total 60 and have a difference of 14. Find the two numbers.
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Equations:
x + y = 60
x - y = 14
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2x = 74
x = 37
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y = 60-37 = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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