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CSEC Mathematics · January 2011 · Paper 1 · Question Q31

The sum of two numbers x and y, is 18, and their difference is 14. Which pair of equations describes the above statement?

  1. (A)x + y = 18 x - y = 14
  2. (B)x + y = 32 x - y = 4
  3. (C)2x + 2y = 18 2x - 2y = 14
  4. (D)xy = 18 x - y = 14

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