Question 946327
Write an equation for each statement
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 The sum of two positive numbers is 68.
a + b = 68
 their difference is 28.
a - b = 28
 find the numbers.
Use elimination here
 a + b = 68
 a - b = 28
----------------addition eliminates b, find a
2a = 96
a = 96/2
a = 48
I'll let you find b