Question

The sum of two numbers is 52. The greater number is 4 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number? (5 points)

x − (x + 4) = 52
x + (x + 4) = 52
x(x + 4) = 52
x(x − 4) = 52

Answer 1

x+(x+4)=52

Explanation:

let the small number be x

The greater number is 4 more than the small number=x+4

sum of numbers= x+ (x+4)