Raymond B. answered 12/11/21
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L-S = 6
L+S = 14
add to get
2L = 20
L = 20/2 = 10 = the larger number
S= 14-10 = 4 = the smaller number
James J.
asked 12/11/21Two numbers have a sum of 14 and the larger number is 6 more than the smaller number. What is the value of the smaller number?
Raymond B. answered 12/11/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
L-S = 6
L+S = 14
add to get
2L = 20
L = 20/2 = 10 = the larger number
S= 14-10 = 4 = the smaller number
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