SOLUTION: How do you set this word problem up? Two numbers have a sum of 106. One number is 10 less than the other. Find the numbers.

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Two numbers have a sum of 106. One number is 10 less than the other. Find the numbers.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you set this word problem up?
Two numbers have a sum of 106. One number is 10 less than the other. Find the numbers.
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x + y = 106
x - y = 10
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