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P and Q each stand for whole numbers. P + Q = 1000 P is 150 greater than Q. Calculate the numbers P and Q ?
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P and Q each stand for whole numbers. P + Q = 1000 P is 150 greater than Q. Calculate the numbers P and Q ?

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P+Q=1000
Q+150=P
Plug (Q+150) for P.
(Q+150)+Q=1000
2Q=850
Divide both sides by 2.
Q=425
Now use 425 to find P.
425+P=1000
Subtract 425 from both sides.
P=575
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