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?

Answer 1

between them, kristen and brad have 68 cousins. brad has 10 more cousins than kristen. how many cousins does kristen have?

Answer 2

kristen has 28 cousins. Subtract 10 from 58. just make sure that the total adds to 68

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

Let x = one number and x + 16 the other.

x + x + 16 = 50

2x = 34

x = 17

Can you take it from there?

Answer 5

Let x = Kristen's cousins and x +10 = Brad's cousins.

x + x + 10 = 58

Solve similar to first problem.