Question 947913
A number is 24 more than another. If their sum is 38, what are the numbers?
x + y = 38
x - y = 24
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Hubert is three years older than Jovie. The sum of their ages is 51. Jovie's age is...
H = J + 3
H + J = 51
Sub for H in the 2nd eqn:
J+3 + J = 51
etc