3 years ago

If p + q = 36, and p -q = 20, then q = ?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Andrew [12]3 years ago

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Answer:

q = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the 2 equations

p + q = 36 → (1)

p - q = 20 → (2)

Add the 2 equations term by term

2p = 56 ( divide both sides by 2 )

p = 28

Substitute p = 28 into (1)

28 + q = 36 ( subtract 28 from both sides )

q = 8

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