document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=243094>Question 243094</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help setting up this problem. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The sum of a certain number and a second number is 21.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The second number minus the first number is -57.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Use a system of two equations with two variables to find the numbers. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The sum of a certain number and a second number is 21.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The second number minus the first number is -57.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equations:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + y = 21<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x - y = -57<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Add the two equations and solve for \"x\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x = -36<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = -18<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since x + y = 21<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-18 + y = 21<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = 39<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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