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  • 20-02-2014
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The sum of the distances two hikers walked is 53mi, and the difference is 25mi. What are the distances? Use a system of equations to solve

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Аноним Аноним
  • 20-02-2014
a+b=53
a-b=25

2a=78
a=39

39+b=53
b=14
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will202032 will202032
  • 30-01-2020

Answer:

39 and 14

Step-by-step explanation:

A + B = 53

A - B = 25

(Add the two equations together)

2A = 78

A = 78/2 = 39

B = 53 - 39 = 14

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