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

Answer 1

Let's call the two numbers x and y. According to the given conditions, we have:

x + y = 14 (1)
x - y = 4 (2)

Now we can solve these two equations simultaneously. Adding equation (1) and equation (2):

2x = 18
x = 9

Substitute the value of x back into equation (1):

9 + y = 14
y = 5

Therefore, the two numbers are 9 and 5.