B + A = 11
B - A = 3
- Which letter has a bigger value?
- What is the total value?
- Find A.
- Find B.
(a)
B - A = 3
So, B is has a bigger value than A.
(b)
B + A = 11
So, the total value is 11.
(c)
A = 1 u
B = 1 u + 3
Total
= 1 u + 1 u + 3
= 2 u + 3
2 u + 3 = 11
2 u = 11 - 3 = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
A = 4
(d)
B
= 1 u + 3
= 4 + 3
= 7
Answer(s): (a) B; (b) 11, (c) 4; (d) 7