Answer
x = 19, y = 45
Work Step by Step
Write 2 equations.
y = x + 26
x + y = 64
Substitute for y. Solve for x.
x + (x + 26) = 64
2x + 26 = 64
2x = 38
x = 19
Solve for y.
y = 19 + 26
y = 45
College Algebra (6th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-228-1
Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.3 - Page 133: 9
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