document.write( "Question 631815: The sum of two numbers is 47. Their difference is 37. Find the numbers. (2 numbers) \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #397821 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Let x and y represent the larger and smaller nummber respectively
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document.write( " x + y = 47
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document.write( " x - y = 37       Add 1st EQ to 2nd EQ  to eliminate y
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document.write( "   2x = 84
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document.write( "    x = 42  and y = 5   \n" );
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