SOLUTION: The sum of x and y numbers is 20. The difference of the two numbers is 16. If the numbers are x and y, which system of linear equations represents the problem?

Question 412406: The sum of x and y numbers is 20. The difference of the two numbers is 16. If the numbers are x and y, which system of linear equations represents the problem?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

The sum of x and y numbers is 20. The difference of the two numbers is 16.

the system of linear equations representing the problem...

 x + y = 20

 x - y = 16

Solving by elimination method:

 2x = 36

  x = 18  and y = 2 (substituting x into the 1st Eq) 

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