The sum of two numbers is 98. Their difference is 22. Write a system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.

a.

x + y = 98

x – y = 22

55 and 33

c.

x – y = 98

x + y = 22

59 and 39

b.

x + y = 98

x – y = 22

60 and 38

d.

x + y = 22

y – x = 98

55 and 39

Question

The sum of two numbers is 98. Their difference is 22. Write a system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.



a. 

x + y = 98


x – y = 22


55 and 33 

c. 

x – y = 98


x + y = 22


59 and 39 


b. 

x + y = 98


x – y = 22


60 and 38 

d. 

x + y = 22


y – x = 98


55 and 39

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