Write a System of Equations That Will Solve the Problem

question 27

Multiple Choice

Write a system of equations that will solve the problem. It is not necessary to solve the problem. Jacques cuts a 14-decimeter submarine sandwich into two pieces. One piece (y) is 2 decimeters longer than the other (x) .

• A) x + y = 14, x = y + 2
• B) x + y = 14, x = y - 2
• C) x - y = 14, x = y + 2
• D) y - x = 14, y = x - 2
• E) y - x = 14, x = y - 2

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