Question

One number is 8 more than another number, and their sum is 14. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: x=11, y=3

Explanation:

x=y+8, name one x and one y, so x is 8 more than y

x+y=14, x plus y is 14

substitute x into second eqution, so (y+8)+y=14

simplify so 2y+8=14

y=3 and use that to find x

x=11