155k views
0 votes
the sum of two numbers is 76. The difference is 24. Find the two numbers doing the elimination method

User Mgyongyosi
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

50 and 26

Explanation:

Make an equation! That makes it much simpler and has helped me a lot.

x+x-24=76

Combine like terms

2x+24=76

Add 24 on both sides

2x=52

Divide both sides by 2

x=26

72-26=50

To check that their difference is correct, subtract 26 from 50

50-26=24

Hope this helps!

User Deebee
by
8.2k points

No related questions found