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Question
Two numbers differ by 2 and sum to . Which of the following is the greater of the numbers in terms of ?
Answer Choices
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Steps
| Explanation | Calculations | Help |
|---|---|---|
We first create unknowns for the two numbers | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-A Click to view full details | |
We translate the statement into an equation | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-C Click to view full details | |
We translate the statement into an equation by taking the greater minus the smaller | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-D Click to view full details | |
We add the two equations to eliminate | Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA3-B Click to view full details | |
We divide both sides by 2 to isolate and simplify | Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA1-C Click to view full details |
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Final Answer
Question
Two numbers differ by 2 and sum to . Which of the following is the greater of the numbers in terms of ?
Answer Choices
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
- E.
Steps
| Explanation | Calculations | Help |
|---|---|---|
We first create unknowns for the two numbers | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-A Click to view full details | |
We translate the statement into an equation | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-C Click to view full details | |
We translate the statement into an equation by taking the greater minus the smaller | Theory & Tactics Method Card TRANS1-D Click to view full details | |
We add the two equations to eliminate | Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA3-B Click to view full details | |
We divide both sides by 2 to isolate and simplify | Theory & Tactics Method Card EQUA1-C Click to view full details |
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