SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 12. The difference of the same two numbers is 4. what is the larger or the two numbers?

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Question 937233: The sum of two numbers is 12. The difference of the same two numbers is 4. what is the larger or the two numbers?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = larger number
y = smaller number
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x + y = 12
x - y = 4
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 12
x - y = 4
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solution:
x = 8
y = 4
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