B + A = 14
B - A = 2
- Which letter has a bigger value?
- What is the total value?
- Find A.
- Find B.
(a)
B - A = 2
So, B is has a bigger value than A.
(b)
B + A = 14
So, the total value is 14.
(c)
A = 1 u
B = 1 u + 2
Total
= 1 u + 1 u + 2
= 2 u + 2
2 u + 2 = 14
2 u = 14 - 2 = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
A = 6
(d)
B
= 1 u + 2
= 6 + 2
= 8
Answer(s): (a) B; (b) 14, (c) 6; (d) 8