Question

Write a system of equations in x and y describing the situation. Do not solve the system.
A smaller number and a larger number add up to 4 and have a difference of 2. ​(Let x be the larger number and y be the smaller​ number.)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

larger number = x

smaller number = y

sum of both number = 4

x + y = 4 -----------(1)

difference of numbers = 3

x - y = 3 ---------(2)