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the difference between two numbers is 14. if 1/3 of the larger number is subtracted from the smaller number ,the result equals 1/10 of their sum. find both numbers

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Step-by-step explanation:

x-y=14

x-1/3y=1/10

-y=14-x

y=-14+x

take out the factors

x-10/30y=3/30

30x-10y=3

substitute

30x-10(-14+x)=3

30x+140-10x=3-140

20x/20=-137/20

x=-6.85

y=-14+(-6.85)

y=-20.85

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