Question

Solve the system of equations.
How many foreign stamps does Malik have?
foreign stamps
Malik collects rare stamps and has a total of 212
stamps. He has 34 more domestic stamps than foreign
stamps. Let x represent the number of domestic
stamps and let y represent the number of foreign
stamps.
This system of equations models the given information
for both stamp types.
x-y = 34
x + y = 212
How many domestic stamps does Malik have?
domestic stamps

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x - y = 34

x + y = 212

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2x = 246

x = 246/2

x = 123 <=== 123 domestic

x + y = 212

123 + y = 212

y = 212 - 123

y = 89 <===== 89 foreign

Answer 2

Answer:

89 foreign

123 domestic

Step-by-step explanation:

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