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Find the value of two numbers if their sum is 14 and the difference is 2.

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Answer:

8 and 6

Explanation:

x + y = 14

x - y = 2


x = 2 + y


2 + y + y = 14

2y = 14 - 2

2y = 12

2/2 y = 12/2

y = 6


x = 2 + 6

x = 8

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