The sum of two numbers is 98. Their difference is 22. Write a system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.

a.

x + y = 98

x - y = 22

55 and 33

c.

x - y = 98

x + y = 22

59 and 39

b.

x + y = 98

x - y = 22

60 and 38

d.

x + y = 22

y - x = 98

55 and 39

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Abbott · Answer 1

x + y = 98

x - y = 22

2x = 120

x = 60

x + 60 = 98

x = 38

the answer is b

The sum of two numbers is 98. Their difference is 22. Write a system of equations that describes this situation. Solve by elimination to find the two numbers.a.x + y = 98x - y = 2255 and 33c.x - y = 98x + y = 2259 and 39b.x + y = 98x - y = 2260 and 38d.x + y = 22y - x = 9855 and 39