trem3047 trem3047
  • 12-01-2018
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 10. the difference between the two numbers is 4. what is the smaller number?

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 03-01-2019

Answer:

The smaller number is 3

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y =10

x-y =4

We can use elimination to solve this system

x+y =10

x-y =4

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2x = 14

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 14/2

x = 7

Now we need to find y

x+y =10

7+y =10

Subtract 7 from each side

7-7+y = 10-7

y = 3


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m0rjay009
m0rjay009 m0rjay009
  • 13-05-2021

Answer:

3

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