<PRE><B>Question 535993</B>
First Digit = x&lt;P&gt;
Second Digit = y &lt;P&gt;

x+y=14&lt;P&gt;

x=2y-4  (This comes from the relationship explained.)&lt;P&gt;

Substitute the value of x, in terms of y, from the second equation into the first.&lt;P&gt;

2y-4+y=14 ---&gt; 3y=18 (combined y&#39;s, added 4 to both sides.)---&gt; y = 6 (divided both sides by 3.)&lt;P&gt;
x+6=14  (subtract 6 from both sides.)  x=8

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