Question

The sum of two numbers is 82. Their difference is 24. Write a system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.

Answer 1

x + y = 82
x - y = 24


now if you add these 2 equations you eliminate y
then solve for x
and finally plug this value of x into the first equation and solve for y

Answer 2

thank u!

Answer 3

yw

Answer 4

fyi. i got this wrong, but idk why

Answer 5

what answers did you get/

Answer 6

idk what it is, it wont tell me which answer is correct

Answer 7

adding the equations gives

2x = 106
x = 53

plug into ist equation:

53 + y = 82
y = 82-53 = 31