Write a system of equations:
\Let the two numbers are .
The sum of these two numbers is 22 then the equation .
The difference of these two numbers is 12 then the equation .
Elimination method:
\The system of equations are
\ ----------(1)
----------(2)
In the above system the coefficients of y - variable are opposite.
Add the equations to eliminate the y - variable and solve the equation.
\The resultant equation is .
Divide each side by 2.
\The value of substitute in either equation to find y.
First equation: .
Subtract 17 from each side.
\The solution is .