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The sum of two numbers is 20. Their difference is 14. Find the numbers.

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3 and 17
17-3=14

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X-Y = 14, X+Y = 20, then x=14+Y. Replace x so (14+Y) + Y =20 so 2Y = 6, Y=3 and x=17
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