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1)The difference between a number x and 14 is 16.

2)Ten times the sum of half a number x and 8 is 12

User Svvac
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Answer:

y = 1

Explanation:

x + y = 16

x - y = 14 add the equations

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2x = 30

x = 15

x + y = 16

15 + y = 16

y = 1

the numbers are 15 and 1

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