SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 19, and their difference is 1. Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number.
(a) Write the system of equations for the problem.
​(b) F
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Question 1063378: The sum of two numbers is 19, and their difference is 1. Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number.
(a) Write the system of equations for the problem.
(b) Find the unknown numbers by solving the system of equations graphically.
Answer by ikleyn(52855) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 19,
x - y = 1.
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