Question

Write the following statement in equation form using variables x and y. "Sum of two numbers is 15 and difference is 11.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Using x and y to represent the 2 numbers with x > y , then

x + y = 15 → (1)

x - y = 11 → (2)

Adding the 2 equations term by term to eliminate y

2x = 26 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 13

Substitute x = 13 into (1)

13 + y = 15 ( subtract 13 from both sides )

y = 2

The 2 numbers are 13 and 2