the sum of two numbers is 12. one of the numbers is 20 more than the other number. let x and y be the two numbers with y being the larger of the two numbers. write and solve a system using sustitución

Solución

the sum of two numbers is 12. one of the numbers is 20 more than the other number. let x and y be the two numbers with y being the larger of the two numbers. write and solve a system using substitution

Solución

The numbers : 16, - 4

Pasos de solución

Represent the numbers with

x and y

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 12

x = 20 + y

x + y = 12, x = 20 + y : x = 16, y = - 4

The numbers : 16, - 4

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