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  • 11-12-2018
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The sum of two numbers is 66 and the difference is 8 . What are the numbers?

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Аноним Аноним
  • 11-12-2018

Answer:

X = 37

Y = 29

Step-by-step explanation:

X + Y = 66

X - Y = 8

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Solve second equation for X

X = Y + 8

Substitute for X in first equation

Y + 8 + Y = 66


2 * Y = 58

Y = 29

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X - 29 = 8

X = 37


X = 37

Y = 29


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- I.A. -

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Audreydchavez
Audreydchavez Audreydchavez
  • 11-12-2018

Answer:

x = 37 and y = 29

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 66

x - y = 8

solve second equation for x

x = y + 8

substitute for x in first equation

y+8 +y = 66


2y = 58

y = 29

x - 29 = 8

x = 37

x = 37 and y = 29

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