SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 19, and their difference is 1. Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number. (a) Write the system of equations for the problem. ​(b) F

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Question 1063378: The sum of two numbers is 19, and their difference is 1. Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller number.
(a) Write the system of equations for the problem.
​(b) Find the unknown numbers by solving the system of equations graphically.

Answer by ikleyn(52852) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 19,
x - y =  1.