the sum of two numbers is 14 and their difference is 18 whats the larger number

Answer 1

Let a = the larger number and b = the smaller

a + b = 14

a - b = 18

We can add the 2 equations together.

2a = 32

2a/2 = 32/2

a = 16

Answer 2

x+y = 14

x-y = 18

2x = 32

x = 16

y=-2

16 and -2