document.write( "Question 947913: A number is 24 more than another. If their sum is 38, what are the numbers?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #578517 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A number is 24 more than another. If their sum is 38, what are the numbers? \n" ); document.write( "x + y = 38 \n" ); document.write( "x - y = 24 \n" ); document.write( "------------- Add \n" ); document.write( "=============================== \n" ); document.write( "Hubert is three years older than Jovie. The sum of their ages is 51. Jovie's age is... \n" ); document.write( "H = J + 3 \n" ); document.write( "H + J = 51 \n" ); document.write( "Sub for H in the 2nd eqn: \n" ); document.write( "J+3 + J = 51 \n" ); document.write( "etc \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |