The sum of two numbers is 15. The difference of the first number and three will equal the second number. Write and solve the system of equations using the substitution method.
A. 4 and 11
B. 5 and 10
C. 6 and 9
D. 7 and 8

Question

The sum of two numbers is 15. The difference of the first number and three will equal the second number. Write and solve the system of equations using the substitution method.
	A.	4 and 11
	B.	5 and 10
	C.	6 and 9
	D.	7 and 8

anonymous · Answer

Equation 1: x+y=15
Equation 2: x-3=y 

x-3=y --> x=y+3

x+(x-3)=15
2x-3=15
2x=18
x=9

y=x-3
y=9-3
y=6

So C, 6 and 9!

snowfire · Answer

Couldn't have explained it better myself