SOLUTION: System of Linear Equation Word Problem : the sum of two numbers 111 and their difference is 45.
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Question 1024610: System of Linear Equation Word Problem : the sum of two numbers 111 and their difference is 45.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I make the initial condition x > y
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x + y = 111
x - y = 45
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solve second equation for x
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x = y + 45
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substitute for x in first equation
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y+45 +y = 111
2y = 66
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y = 33 and x = 78
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