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Elliot has a total of 26 books. He has 12 more fiction books than nonfiction books. Let x represent the number of fiction books and y represent the number of nonfiction books. Which system of linear equations represents the situation?

x + y = 26 and x + y = 12
x + y = 26 and x – y = 12
x + y = 26 and –x + y = 12
x – y = 26 and x + y = 12

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Answer:

B

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Answer:

x + y = 26 and x – y = 12

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