SOLUTION: Word problem that I'm not sure how to write: The sales representative informs you that there are two floor plans still available, and that there are a total of 72 houses available.

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Question 299019: Word problem that I'm not sure how to write: The sales representative informs you that there are two floor plans still available, and that there are a total of 72 houses available. Use x to represent floor plan #1 and y to represent floor plan #2. Write an equation that illustrates the situation.
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The sales representative informs you that there are two floor plans still available, and that there are a total of 72 houses available. Use x to represent floor plan #1 and y to represent floor plan #2. Write an equation that illustrates the situation.
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x+y = 72
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Cheers,
Stan H.