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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §11.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables · Exercise 69 · Algebra · Systems

Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables · Exercise 69

Use a system of linear equations with two variables and two equations to solve.

A total of 1,595 first- and second-year college students gathered at a pep rally. The number of first-years exceeded the number of second-years by 15. How many students from each year group were in attendance?

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §11.1 Systems of Linear Equations: Two Variables · Exercise 69

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