Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 9 - Cumulative Review - Page 600: 6

Answer

$x=110$, $y=70$

Work Step by Step

$x-40=y$ $x+y=180$ $x+(x-40)=180$ $2x-40=180$ $2x-40+40=180+40$ $2x=220$ $2x/2=220/2$ $x=110$ $x-40=y$ $110-40=y$ $70=y$ $x=110$, $y=70$
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