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The sum of two numbers is 21, and their difference is 9. Equation 1: Equation 2:Construct a system of equaitons for the word problem.Do not solve

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Solution

Step 1:

Let x and y represent the numbers:

Step 2

Equation 1

x + y = 21

Equation 2

x - y = 9

Final answer

x + y = 21

x - y = 9

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