Asked by Laura

The sum of two numbers is 82. Their difference is 24. Choose the system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.
Answered by Reiny
x+y = 82
x-y = 24

add them
2x = 106
x = 53
in #1
53 + y =82
y = 29

Answered by Abdullahi
The sum of two numbers is 82. Their difference is 24. Choose the system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.