Question

Find the value of two numbers if their sum is 14 and the difference is 2.

Answer 1

8 and 6

Explanation:

x + y = 14

x - y = 2

x = 2 + y

2 + y + y = 14

2y = 14 - 2

2y = 12

2/2 y = 12/2

y = 6

x = 2 + 6

x = 8