Question 938571
m + n = 23/12
m - n = 17/12
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2m = 40/12 {added the two equations}
m = 5/3 {divided each side by 2}


m + n = 23/12 {top original equation}
(5/3) + n = (23/12) {substituted (5/3), in for m, into top equation}
n = 1/4 {subtracted 5/3 from each side}


m = 5/3 and n = 1/4
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