SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 7. Their sum is 13 a) define the varable b) state the system of equations that model this situation c) determine the numbers

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Question 1011833: The difference of two numbers is 7. Their sum is 13
a) define the varable
b) state the system of equations that model this situation
c) determine the numbers
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The difference of two numbers is 7. Their sum is 13
a) define the variables
b) state the system of equations that's model this situation
c) define the numbers
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Let x = the greater number, y = the smaller number.

The system is

x - y = 7   (1)
x + y = 13  (2)

To solve it, add the equations (1) and (2) (both the left sides and the right sides). You will get

2x = 20. Hence, x = 20%2F2 = 10.

Then from (1) y = x - 7 = 10 - 7 = 3.

Answer. The larger number is 10. The smaller number is 3.