Write a System of Equations That Will Solve the Problem

question 35

Multiple Choice

Write a system of equations that will solve the problem. It is not necessary to solve the problem. Ed works on two projects during one month. He works 28 hours longer on one project (y) than on the other (x) . He works a total of 186 hours during the month.

• A) x + y = 186, x = y + 28
• B) x - y = 186, x = y + 28
• C) x + y = 186, x = y - 28
• D) y - x = 186, y = x - 28
• E) x - y = 186, x = y - 28

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