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One number is 16 more than another. Their sum is 92. Use a system of equations to find the numbers. 40,52 38,54 None of the above 36,56

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s 16 m ore t han an o t h er . T h e i r s u m i s 92. U se a sys t e m o f e q u a t i o n s t o f in d t h e n u mb ers . 40, 5238, 54 N o n e o f t h e ab o v e 36, 56

Solution

The numbers : 54, 38

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 16 + y

x + y = 92

x = 16 + y, x + y = 92 : x = 54, y = 38

The numbers : 54, 38

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