Problema Solution
the sum of the diameters of the largest and smallest pizzas sold
at a pizza shop is 34 inches. The difference in their diameter is 16 inches, Find the diameter of the largest and smallest pizza.
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Let
d1 = the diameter of the largest pizza
d2 = the diameter of the smallest pizza
The sum of the diameters of the largest and smallest pizzas sold at a pizza shop is 34 inches:
d1 + d2 = 34
The difference in their diameter is 16 inches:
d1 - d2 = 16
We have the following system of equations:
d1 + d2 = 34
d1 - d2 = 16
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