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one number is 10 less than another number. what is the smaller of the two numbers if their sum is 52

Solution

one number is 10 less than another number. what is the smaller of the two numbers if their sum is 52

Solution

The smallest number : 21

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y - 10

x + y = 52

x = y - 10, x + y = 52 : x = 21, y = 31

Select the smallest solution:

21

The smallest number : 21

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