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Ok, I hope I do this right... The problem says Set up a system of lineral equations and solve for the indicated quantinties. Two positive numbers have a difference of 8. The larger number is 2 less than 3 times the smaller number. Find the numbers. I have tried to say... a+b=-8 and 3b-2a=8 and then ...

THANK YOU! That has been driving me nuts for DAYS

I need someone to explain the division properties of Polynomials to me Example: (z^2 + 7z + 11) / (z +5)

I know how to Multiply, Add, & Subtract Polynomials but division is getting me stuck. Thanks.