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Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 2/5

Two numbers sum to 50, and their difference is 14. What is the larger number?

  • A

    25

  • B

    32

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  • C

    18

  • D

    36

Explanation

x+y=50x + y = 50, x−y=14x - y = 14. Adding: 2x=642x = 64, x=32x = 32.

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