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Solving Systems: Introduction to Linear Combinations

Question 10 • AISD Algebraic Reasoning B Credit Recovery 2026-2027

Mira picked two numbers from a bowl. The difference of the two numbers was 4, and the sum of one-half of each number was 18. The system that represents Mira’s numbers is below. x – y = 4x + y = 18Which two numbers did Mira pick?

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A
10 and 8
B
18 and 4
C
20 and 16
D
40 and 32