Solve the Problem by Writing and Using a System of Linear

question 90

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem by writing and using a system of linear equations.
-Two numbers have a sum of 119 and a difference of 55. Find the numbers.

• A) 174, -55
• B) 90, 35
• C) 77, 42
• D) 87, 32

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Definitions:

Liquidation

The process of winding up a company's financial affairs by selling assets to pay off liabilities, with any surplus distributed to shareholders.

Preference Shares

Preference shares are shares of a company's stock with dividends that are paid out to shareholders before common stock dividends are issued.

Ordinary Shares

Shares that have no specific rights to any distributions of profit by the company. Ordinary shareholders obtain what is left after all other parties’ claims have been met.

Liquidation

The process of converting assets into cash or paying off liabilities in order to close down a business.