1. If a - b = 4 and a + b = 12, what is the value of a?

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1 answer:

Marta_Voda [28]3 years ago

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A=8

Explanation: a+b=12 a-b=4
^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^
8+4=12 8-4=4
A=8

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