Question

The sum of two numbers is forty. The difference between twice the smaller and forty-two is negative fourteen. Find both numbers.

Answer 1

I put 2(40 - x) (42-14)

Answer 2

one number is x and the other is 40-x

Answer 3

wait i did it wrong

Answer 4

so it would be 42 - x = -14?

Answer 5

[2(40-x)]-42=-14

Answer 6

whats the answer

Answer 7

let me do the work real quick

Answer 8

x=26

Answer 9

i'm going for lunch see if your answer matches

Answer 10

okay thanks for your help!!

Answer 11

got the right answer :)