Question

two number have a sum equal to 50. their difference is 16. to figure out what the number are, you must first identify the varibles. what are the variables in this problem?

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ami
between them, kristen and brad have 68 cousins. brad has 10 more cousins than kristen. how many cousins does kristen have?
leah
kristen has 28 cousins. Subtract 10 from 58. just make sure that the total adds to 68
leah
i sorry...i meant to say kristen has 58 cousins... subtract 10 from 68 then make sure the total adds to 68. Disregard first response
PsyDAG
Let x = one number and x + 16 the other.

x + x + 16 = 50

2x = 34

x = 17

Can you take it from there?
PsyDAG
Let x = Kristen's cousins and x +10 = Brad's cousins.

x + x + 10 = 58

Solve similar to first problem.

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