document.write( "Question 1116701: The sum of two numbers is 7. The greater numbers minus the lesser number is 9. Which system of linear equations can be used to find the two numbers \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "x + y = 7,    (1)\r\n" );
document.write( "x - y = 9.    (2)\r\n" );
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document.write( "It is the system you are asking for.\r\n" );
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document.write( "x is the greater number, y is the lesser number.\r\n" );
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document.write( "To solve the system, add the two equations.\r\n" );
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