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The sum of two numbers is 28. one number is 14 more. find the numbers

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The numbers are: "7 " and "21 " .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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The numbers are: "x" and "x + 14" .

x + (x + 14) = 28 . Solve for "x" ; and then solve for "x + 14" .
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→ x + (x + 14) = 28 ;

Rewrite as:

→ x + x + 14 = 28 ;

→ 1x + 1x + 14 = 28 ;

→ 2x + 14 = 28 ;

Subtract "14" from each side of the equation;

→ 2x + 14 − 14 = 28 − 14 ;

→ 2x = 14 ;

Divide EACH SIDE of the equation by "2" ;
to isolate "x" on one side of the equation; & to solve for "x" ;

→ 2x / 2 = 14 / 2 ;

→ x = 7 .
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So; one of the numbers is: " 7 " .

The other number is: " x + 14 " ; which equals: " 7 + 14 = 21".

The other number is: "21 " .
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The numbers are: "7 " and "21 " .
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