Write a System of Equations That Will Solve the Problem $x + y = 180 , y = x + 50$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Write a system of equations that will solve the problem. It is not necessary to solve the problem. Alexandra works for two clients during one month. She works a total of 180 hours during the month. She works 50 hours more for one client (y) than for the other (x) .

• A) x + y = 180, x = y + 50
• B) x - y = 180, x = y + 50
• C) y - x = 180, y = x - 50
• D) \(x + y = 180 , y = x + 50\)
• E) x + y = 180, x - y = 50

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