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The sum of two numbers is 98. their difference is 22. write a system of equations that describes this situation. solve by elimination to find the two numbers. algebra.com
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The sum of two numbers is 98. their difference is 22. write a system of equations that describes this situation. solve by elimination to find the two numbers. algebra.com

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y+x=98
y-x=22

I'm going to use elimination.

y+x=98
y-x=22
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2y+0x=120 SIMPLIFY 2y=120 SIMPLIFY y=60.

Substitute that into either equation and you get y=60 and x=38

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