SOLUTION: two numbers differ by 5. if their sum is 19,then find the two numbers.
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Question 526159: two numbers differ by 5. if their sum is 19,then find the two numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two numbers differ by 5. if their sum is 19,then find the two numbers.
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Equations:
x-y = 5
x+y = 19
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Add and solve for "x":
2x = 24
x = 12
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 19
12 + y = 19
y = 7
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Solution: (12,7)
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cheers,
Stan H.
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