Question

One number is 14 less than the other if there sum is increased by seven the result is 85. find the numbers

Answer 1

32 and 46.

Explanation:

y = x - 14

x + y + 7 = 85

x + y = 78

From the first equation:

-x + y = -14 Adding the last 2 equations:

2y = 64

y = 32

and from the first equation (y = x - 14) :

32 = x - 14

x = 32 + 14 = 46.