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  • 09-03-2021
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Write a system of equations to solve the sum of two numbers is 24 and their difference is 2.

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  • 09-03-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 24

x - y = 2

Add the equations together to eliminate the y terms.

2x = 26

x = 13

y = 11

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norahk norahk
  • 09-03-2021
24=x+y
x=y-2

24=y-2+y, combine terms
24=2y-2, add 2 to each side
26=2y, divide by 2
13=y, plug into the second equation
13-2=11
x=11 and y=13
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