Question

4. There are two numbers that add together and the result is 63. If you subtract the same number together, the result is 28.

a) Create two equations from the statement above. Make sure to specify what each variable means.
b) Solve the system of equations by Elimination.​

Answer 1

45.5 and 17.5

Explanation:

a)

• Let Number 1 be X and Number 2 be Y

1. X + Y = 63
2. X - Y = 28

b)

• From adding 1. and 2. ,
• 2X = 91
• X = 45.5
• Y = 63 - 45.5 = 17.5