Question

The sum of two numbers is 91. The greater number is 7 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

A. x(x + 7) = 91
B. x(x − 7) = 91
C. x + (x + 7) = 91
D. x − (x + 7) = 91

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

Answer 2

sum is addition

7 more than the number would be x+7

so x + (x+7) = 91 is the right formula

Answer is C