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  • 14-01-2022
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The sum of two numbers is 80 their difference is 44.Write a system of equations that describes this situation.What are the two numbers?
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mhanifa
mhanifa mhanifa
  • 14-01-2022

Answer:

  • 62 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers are x and y.

The equations:

  • x + y = 80
  • x - y = 44

Solve by elimination, add up the equations:

  • 2x = 80 + 44
  • 2x = 124
  • x = 62

Find y:

  • 62 + y = 80
  • y = 80 - 62
  • y = 18
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