SOLUTION: You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems than science problems. Write two equations to represent the situation.

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Question 749615: You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems than science problems. Write two equations to represent the situation.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m-# of math
s-# of science

m+s=42
m=s+10

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