SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 34. The difference between the same two numbers is 6. Write and solve a system of equations to determine the two numbers

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Question 927168: The sum of two numbers is 34. The difference between the same two numbers is 6. Write and solve a system of equations to determine the two numbers
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, rfer:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi



Let x and y represent the two numbers:

x + y = 34

x - y = 6    

2x = 40

x = 20   and y = 14 34-20

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+6=34
2x=34-6
x=28/2
x=14
x+6=20