a.
To find: System of equations to represent this situation .
a.
Answer to Problem 37PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sum of two numbers = 3 times of difference of two number
Greater number = 5 + lesser number
Let
Let
b.
To find: Values of lesser and greater numbers .
b.
Answer to Problem 37PFA
Greater value =
Lesser value =
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sum of two numbers = 3 times of difference of two number
Greater number = 5 + lesser number
Substitute the value of
We get
Substitute value of
We get
Therefore, values of x and y are
Greater number =
Lesser number =
c.
To find: Could you have substituted for x or y to solve the system of equations ..
c.
Answer to Problem 37PFA
YES
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sum of two numbers = 3 times of difference of two number
Greater number = 5 + lesser number
Substitute the value of
We get
Substitute value of
We get
Therefore, values of x and y are
Greater number =
Lesser number =
YES, we have substituted x or y to solve the system of equations.
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