The sum of two numbers is 26. When the second number is subtracted from the first number, the difference is 8. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Hi Shpak...use the problem to write math sentences...

The sum + of two numbers = 26, OR X + Y = 26

But they also tell you that X - Y = 8 (the second number, Y, is subtracted from the first number)

Now you can use one equation to sub into the other and solve...