The Sum of Two Numbers Is 37

question 59

Multiple Choice

The sum of two numbers is 37. Their difference is 6. Identify two appropriate variables, and use the variables to write equations. Use either the elimination method or substitution method to solve the equations.

• A) Twice the larger number is 41.
• B) Twice the larger number is 43.
• C) Twice the larger number is 42.
• D) Twice the smaller number is 30.
• E) Twice the smaller number is 29.

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