Question
one farm is 82 acres larger than another.
together the farms contain 276 acres
how larg is each farm?
solve using two variables and two equations
together the farms contain 276 acres
how larg is each farm?
solve using two variables and two equations
Answers
Reiny
larger farm --- x acres
smaller farm --- y acres
x-y = 82
x+y = 276
add them, etc
smaller farm --- y acres
x-y = 82
x+y = 276
add them, etc