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find two mixed numbers so that the sum is 16 and the difference is 15.

find three mixed numbers so that the least number is 5 1/5.
9 years ago

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Answered by John
x + y = 16
x - y = 15

add the two equations

2x = 31 so x= 31/2 or 15 1/2

So then y = 1/2

9 years ago
Answered by Vee
so why is y= 1/2?
9 years ago

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