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the sum of the two number is 40. one of the numbers exceeds the other number by 10. find the value of the smaller number

Solution

the sum of the two number is 40. one of the numbers exceeds the other number by 10. find the value of the smaller number

Solution

The smallest number : 15

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 40

x = y + 10

x + y = 40, x = y + 10 : x = 25, y = 15

Select the smallest solution:

15

The smallest number : 15

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