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9 August, 13:36

The sum of 2 numbers is 14Both numbers are less than ten and their difference is 2What is the smaller of the two numbers?

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  1. 9 August, 13:40
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    The numbers are 8 and 6. the smaller number would be 6
  2. 9 August, 13:53
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    6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Answer:

    6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the numbers be A and B

    Given

    The sum of both numbers = 14

    So

    A + B = 14

    Also, the difference between the numbers = 2

    That's

    A - B = 2

    So, we now have two equations

    1. A + B = 14

    2. A - B = 2

    Add both equations to eliminate B. B + (-B) = B - B = 0

    So we have

    2A = 16

    Divide both sides by 2 to get A

    2A/2 = 16/2

    A = 8

    Now substitute 8 for A in either equation to get B

    Using equation 1, we have

    A + B = 14

    8 + B = 14

    Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate B

    8 - 8 + B = 14 - 8

    B = 6

    The two numbers are 8 and 6. the smaller number is 6
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