drewb123thomas drewb123thomas
  • 15-01-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

One number is 7 more than another number, and their sum is 13. Find the two numbers

Respuesta :

Valentino2019
Valentino2019 Valentino2019
  • 18-01-2020

Answer:

10 and 3

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first number be x and the second be y

x=y+7------i

their sum is 13

x+y=13-----ii

substituting for x in ii

y+7+y=13

collecting like terms

2y=13-7

2y=6

y=3

recall ii and substitute for y

x+y=13

x+3=13

collecting like terms

x=10

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Iron(III) sulfite has the formula a) Fe₃SO₃ b) Fe₂(SO₄)₃ c) Fe₂(SO₃)₃ d) Fe₂SO₄ e) Fe₂SO₃
what is the main idea for the book Helen keller
Prove that there is a positive integer that equals the sum of the positive integers not exceeding it. Is your proof constructive or nonconstructive :)
Round 736 to nearest ten
What is 3 and 1/8 + 1 and 2/5 ? please answer I need help with my hw
What form of energy is stored in a green plant?
Which of the following are factors that both unicellular and multicellular organisms actively balance in order to achieve homeostasis?A)size, shape, and massB)t
Find all zeros of the function and write the polynomial as a product of linear factorsf(x)=x^4+29x^2+100
Whats The common denominator fractions for 1/2 and 1/4
What is the formula for the area of a circle?