Question

Malik collects rare stamps and has a total of 212 stamps. He has 34 more domestic stamps than foreign stamps. Let x represent the number of domestic stamps and let y represent the number of foreign stamps. This system of equations models the given information for both stamp types. x – y = 34 x + y = 212 Solve the system of equations. How many foreign stamps does Malik have? foreign stamps How many domestic stamps does Malik have? domestic stamps

Answer 1

89 and 123

Explanation:

Answer 2

• foreign: 89
• domestic: 123

Explanation:

Add the two equations together:

(x -y) +(x +y) = (34) +(212)

2x = 246

x = 123

y = x-34 = 89

Malik has 89 foreign stamps and 123 domestic stamps.