Question

Answer ASAP

One number is 14 more than another number. If the two numbers have a sum of 40, what
are the numbers?

Answer 1

13 and 27

Explanation:

y= x+14

x+y=40

x+ x+14=40

2x+14=40

40-14=26

so, 2x=26

26/2

=13

so, x=13 and

and y equal 40-13

y=27