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You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems than science problems. How many problems do you have in each subject? Use a system of linear equations to justify your answer.

User Ntziolis
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Answer:

26 Math Problems.

16 Science Problems.

Explanation:

  • 42 - 10 = 32; 32/2 = 16; 16 + 10 = 26.
User HLGEM
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Answer:

well I think it is 42 cut in half which is 21 and 21 and add 10 to math so it will be 31 and 21

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