Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Algebra: Graphs, Functions, and Linear Systems - 7.3 Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables - Exercise Set 7.3 - Page 446: 81

Answer

The twin who lies is talking.

Work Step by Step

The given 2 statements form 2 equations. Let the lucky number pair be x, y. Statement 1: When I multiply my first lucky number by 3 and my second lucky number by 6,the addition of the resulting numbers produces a sum of 12: \[3x+6y=12\](I) Statement 2: When I add my first lucky number and twice my second lucky number, the sum is 5: \[x+2y=5\](II) Rewriting the equation(I) by taking out 3 factors: \[x+2y=6\] For any pair of numbers, only one equation can be true. Hence, the twin who lies is talking.
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