Find a linear equation to solve for the following unknown quantities:

Question

One number exceeds another number by 8 and their sum is 14.

The equation is: _______

(Note: use as your variable)

The two numbers are: ________ (Note: separate with comma with no extra space )

Answer 1

L-S = 8

L+S = 14

L=8 + S

8 + S + S = 14

2S = 14-8 = 6

S = 6/2 = 3

L = 8+3 = 11

the numbers are 3 and 11, they sum to 14