Two numbers add up to 7 and their difference is 5. What is the larger number?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 6
- Step 1: Add the two equations: 2x = 7 + 5.
- Step 2: So the larger number is 6 and the smaller is 1.
Answer
6.
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