Abby R.

asked • 03/30/20

The sum of two numbers is 14 and their difference is 4. What are the two numbers?

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Arturo O. answered • 03/30/20

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n + m = 14

n - m = 4


Add the two equations and get


2n = 18

n = 9


Now plug n=9 into either equation and solve for m.

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Journey A.

so the two number is 18 9
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12/02/20

Arturo O.

n=9. Now get m from the first equation: 9+m=14, which gives m=5. Test the answers.
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12/02/20

Tori P.

what are the 2 numbers though
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12/17/20

Amber L.

what are two numbers
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01/04/21

Madison M.

The answer is 9 and 5
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01/26/21

Carter P.

Thank's. i should of thought of that
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08/16/21

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