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

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

ation 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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erik [133] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-06T11:29:48+03:00

erik [133]3 years ago

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Answer:

x + y = 98

x - y = 22

2x = 120

x = 60

x + 60 = 98

x = 38

the answer is b