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one number is two more than another. Their sum is fourteen. Find both numbers

Solution

o n e n u mb er i s tw o m ore t han an o t h er . T h e i r s u m i s f o u r t ee n . F in d b o t h n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 8, 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 + y

x + y = 14

x = 2 + y, x + y = 14 : x = 8, y = 6

The numbers : 8, 6

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