Let’s solve each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
Find the value of two numbers if their sum is 12 and their difference is 4.
Let the two numbers be
x and
y.
We can write:
- x + y = 12 (sum)
- x - y = 4 (difference)
Add the two equations together:
(x + y) + (x - y) = 12 + 4
→ 2x = 16
→ x = 8
Now plug x = 8 into the first equation:
8 + y = 12
→ y = 4
✔ Check: 8 + 4 = 12, 8 - 4 = 4 → Correct!
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Problem 2:
The difference of two numbers is 3. Their sum is 13. Find the numbers.
Let the numbers be
x and
y.
Equations:
- x - y = 3
- x + y = 13
Add them:
(x - y) + (x + y) = 3 + 13
→ 2x = 16
→ x = 8
Plug into second equation:
8 + y = 13
→ y = 5
✔ Check: 8 - 5 = 3, 8 + 5 = 13 → Correct!
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Problem 3:
Flying to Kampala with a tailwind, plane averaged 158 km/h. On return trip against wind, averaged 112 km/h. Find speed of wind and speed of plane in still air.
Let:
- p = speed of plane in still air
- w = speed of wind
With tailwind: p + w = 158
Against wind: p - w = 112
Add the two equations:
(p + w) + (p - w) = 158 + 112
→ 2p = 270
→ p = 135
Now plug into first equation:
135 + w = 158
→ w = 23
✔ Check: 135 + 23 = 158, 135 - 23 = 112 → Correct!
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Problem 4:
School sold tickets:
- Day 1: 3 senior + 1 child = $38
- Day 2: 3 senior + 2 child = $52
Let:
- s = price of senior ticket
- c = price of child ticket
Equations:
- 3s + c = 38
- 3s + 2c = 52
Subtract first equation from second:
(3s + 2c) - (3s + c) = 52 - 38
→ c = 14
Plug c = 14 into first equation:
3s + 14 = 38
→ 3s = 24
→ s = 8
✔ Check: 3×8 + 14 = 24 + 14 = 38; 3×8 + 2×14 = 24 + 28 = 52 → Correct!
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Final Answer:
1) The two numbers are
8 and 4.
2) The two numbers are
8 and 5.
3) Speed of wind:
23 km/h, speed of plane in still air:
135 km/h.
4) Senior citizen ticket:
$8, child ticket:
$14.
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