Solve the Problem Using the Elimination Method

question 115

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem using the elimination method.
-The sum of two numbers is 33. The larger number minus the smaller number is 9. What are the numbers?

• A)21 and 12
• B)25 and 8
• C)19 and 14
• D)14 and 23

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