Question

One number is 14 less than another. If their sum is increased by seven, the result is 85. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: 32, 46

Explanation:

a=number 1. b=number 2

a=b-14

a+b+7=85

b-14+b+7=85

b+b-14+7=85

2b-7=85

2b=92

b=46

a=46-14

a=32

Answer 2



Explanation:

the equation to find this is

x+(x+14)+7=85

first minus the 7

X+(x+14)+7-7= 85-7

x+(x+14)=78

78÷2 = 39

42+36