Malik collects rare stamps and has a total of 212 stamps. He has 34 more domestic stamps than foreign stamps. Let x represent the number of domestic stamps and let y represent the number of foreign stamps.
This system of equations models the given information for both stamp types.
x – y = 34
x + y = 212
Solve the system of equations.
How many foreign stamps does Malik have?

foreign stamps

How many domestic stamps does Malik have?

domestic stamps

Question

Malik collects rare stamps and has a total of 212 stamps. He has 34 more domestic stamps than foreign stamps. Let x represent the number of domestic stamps and let y represent the number of foreign stamps.
This system of equations models the given information for both stamp types.
x – y = 34
 x + y = 212
Solve the system of equations.
How many foreign stamps does Malik have?

 foreign stamps
 
How many domestic stamps does Malik have?

 domestic stamps

wanell · Answer

X = domestic stamps
y = foreign stamps

total number: x + y = 212

34  more domestic than foreign: x - y = 34

Mercury · Answer

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