AMC / AIME · Systems of Equations · Medium

Systems of Equations: Two numbers sum to math and differ by math. Find the larger.

Linear and nonlinear systems.

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Two numbers sum to 1717 and differ by 55. Find the larger.

Hint and answer

Concept to use

Elimination.

Hint

Eliminate one variable, then check both equations.

Answer

11

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