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22 February, 05:02

One number is 14 less than the other if there sum is increased by seven the result is 85. find the numbers

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  1. 22 February, 05:31
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    32 and 46.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    y = x - 14

    x + y + 7 = 85

    x + y = 78

    From the first equation:

    -x + y = - 14 Adding the last 2 equations:

    2y = 64

    y = 32

    and from the first equation (y = x - 14):

    32 = x - 14

    x = 32 + 14 = 46.
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