MAX POINTS!!! Write and solve a system of equations. Be sure to label the variables. The difference of two numbers is two. Two t
imes the first number plus the second number is thirteen. What are the numbers? Show and explain all work.
2 answers:
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numbers be x and y.
<u>The equations are:</u>
<u>Add up the equations to eliminate y and solve for x:</u>
- x - y + 2x + y = 2 + 13
- 3x = 15
- x = 15/3
- x = 5
<u>Now find the value of y:</u>
- y = x - 2
- y = 5 - 2
- y = 3
Let the numbers be a and b
Adding both


Putting in eq(1)



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