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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sum of two numbers is 170 and their difference is 26. Find the two numbers. Write the solution as an ordered pair.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

x+y=170 x-y=26 Can you solve that system?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I already had that part im not sure what to do next

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Add the two equations together. That will eliminate y and then you can solve for x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so now i have x = 196?

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