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  • 23-08-2019
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Rick received better results for his Maths test than for his English test. If the sum of his two marks is 163 and the difference is 31, find the mark for each subject.

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ipgill1631
ipgill1631 ipgill1631
  • 23-08-2019

Answer:

Let x= Maths marks

and y= English marks

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 163

x - y = 31

-(x-y) = -(31)

.: 2y = 132

y = 66

.: x - 66 = 31

x = 31 + 66 = 97

.: maths marks= 97

English marks= 66

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jaimyrenji
jaimyrenji jaimyrenji
  • 23-08-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

LET MATHS MARKS BE X AND ENGLISH BE Y

GIVEN,

X+Y =163...........1

X-Y=31............2

FROM 1 AND 2 ,

2X=194

X= 97

Y=66

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