Question

clarification plz
write a system of equations.
the sum of 2 numbers is 9. if one number is subtracted from the other, the result is 3 find the numbers

Answer 1

so i got x+y=9 as equation 1

Answer 2

is equation 2 x-y=3?

Answer 3

if so the x=3+y

Answer 4

so x = 9 and y =6?

Answer 5

would i put it as 6, 9 or 9,6?

Answer 6

@NeedMathHelpBadly any insight to this?

Answer 7

I will help one sec:)

Answer 8

ok thanks

Answer 9

hmm the answers cant be 9 and 6 becuase the problem is saying they add up to 9 and that is 15..... let me try to write an equation...

Answer 10

(x + y ) = 9

+

(x - y) = 3
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2x = 12
x = 6


6 - y = 3

y = 3


now check

3 + 6 = 9

6 - 3 = 3

Answer 11

Does this help?
I got x=6 and y=3

Answer 12

i see where i got 9 by mistake and helps alot

Answer 13

thanks

Answer 14

No problem glad to help! Just message me if you have any more questions....