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17 June, 16:27

Write the following problem as a pair of simultaneous equations and solve:

a) find two numbers whose difference is 5 and whose sum is 23.

b) a rectangular house has a total perimeter of 34 metres and the width is 5 metres less than the length. what are the dimensions of the house?

c) if two chupa chups and three wizz fizzes cost $2.55, but 5 chupa chups and seven wizz fizzes cost $6.10, find the price of each type of lolly.

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  1. 17 June, 20:10
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    A) The two numbers are 14 and 9. 14-9=5, 14+9=23

    B) Dimensions of the house: w=6, L=11
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