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The sum of two numbers is 0. Twice the smaller number subtracted from 3 times the larger number is 10. Let x represent

the larger number and y represent the smaller number. Which equations represent this situation?
y=-x
y-ix-5
O
o
y = x
3
y = 2x-5
y-x
2 10
y = 3X+ 3
y=-x
10
y = 3

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Answer:

y = -x and 2y = 3x - 10 is the system of equations.

Explanation:

Let,

Larger number = x

Smaller number = y

According to given statement;

x + y = 0

y = -x

And

3x - 2y = 10

Or it can be written as;

2y = 3x - 10

Therefore,

y = -x and 2y = 3x - 10 is the system of equations.

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