SOLUTION: Solve by setting up the proper equation to describe the facts given and then carrying out the mathematical calculations to solve for the unknown variable(s).
The sum of two number
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Question 913568: Solve by setting up the proper equation to describe the facts given and then carrying out the mathematical calculations to solve for the unknown variable(s).
The sum of two numbers is 36. Their difference is 4. Determine the two unknown numbers.
(NOTE: Show answer in the following format # and #. If not entered in this format, will be scored incorrect.) Found 2 solutions by mananth, jim_thompson5910:Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
1 x -1 y = 4 .............2
Eliminate y
Add the two equations
2 x = 40
/ 2
x = 20
plug value of x in (1)
1 x + 1 y = 36
20 + y = 36
y = 36 -20
y = 16
y = 16 1
x= 20 one number
y= 16 second number
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