Two numbers have a sum of 24 and a difference of 6. If x represents the larger # and y represents the smaller number, which system and solution represent this information?

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Two numbers have a sum of 24 and a difference of 6.  If x represents the larger # and y represents the smaller number, which system and solution represent this information?

anonymous · Answer

answers could be 
x + y = 24

y – x = 6

Answer:  15 and 9


      
x + y = 24

x – y = 6

Answer:  15 and 9


      
x + y = 6

x – y = 24

Answer:  4 and 2


      
x + y = 6

x – y = 24

Answer:  15 and 9

anonymous · Answer

Your answer is:
x + y = 24
x – y = 6
Answer:  15 and 9