SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 85. If one number exceeds the other by 7, find the numbers.

Question 930265: The sum of two numbers is 85. If one number exceeds the other by 7, find the numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 85
x = y + 7
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 85
x - y = 7
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solution:
x = 46
y = 39
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