B + A = 11
B - A = 5
- Which letter has a bigger value?
- What is the total value?
- Find A.
- Find B.
(a)
B - A = 5
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 + 5
Total
= 1 u + 1 u + 5
= 2 u + 5
2 u + 5 = 11
2 u = 11 - 5 = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
A = 3
(d)
B
= 1 u + 5
= 3 + 5
= 8
Answer(s): (a) B; (b) 11, (c) 3; (d) 8