the sum of two numbers is 40. the larger number is 14 less than twice the smaller number. find the two numbers
x+y=40
2x-14=y
put 2x-14=y in x+y=40:
2x-14+x=40
3x=54
x=18
x+y=40 x=18
y=22
?
the answer is 12
+14 
