Asked by vivian
                the sum of two numbers is 60. their difference is 6. 
construct a system of equations and algebraically find the value of the smaller number.
            
        construct a system of equations and algebraically find the value of the smaller number.
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                    Answered by
            vivian
            
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also vivian is such a pretty name but its rare too
    
also vivian is such a pretty name but its rare too
                    Answered by
            Scott
            
    a + b = 60
a - b = 6
adding equations ... 2 a = 66 (b's cancel)
solve for a , then find b
Vivian's technique works
... but only in a case like this
    
a - b = 6
adding equations ... 2 a = 66 (b's cancel)
solve for a , then find b
Vivian's technique works
... but only in a case like this
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    x + y = 60
x - y = 6
x = 60 - y
60 - y - y = 6
-2y = -54
y = 27
x + 27 = 60
x = 33
    
x - y = 6
x = 60 - y
60 - y - y = 6
-2y = -54
y = 27
x + 27 = 60
x = 33
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