Question

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

Answer 1

X+Y=26

X-Y=12

Explanation:

fiction books= X

non fiction books= Y

then,

fiction books= X

non fiction books = X-12

but Y= X - 12

from. the statement,

X+Y = 26

X-Y=12