Question

4. Two numbers differ by 5. If their sum is 19, then find the two numbers.
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Answer 1

Answer:

two numbers differ by 5. if their sum is 19,then find the two numbers.

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Equations:

x-y = 5

x+y = 19

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Add and solve for "x":

2x = 24

x = 12

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Solve for "y":

x + y = 19

12 + y = 19

y = 7

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Solution: (12,7)

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cheers,

Stan H.