Question

The sum of two numbers is 72. The greater number is 8 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

x − (x + 8) = 72
x + (x + 8) = 72
x(x + 8) = 72
x(x − 8) = 72

Answer 1

x + (x + 8) = 72

Explanation:

Smaller number is x

Greater number is 8 more than the smaller number: x + 8

Sum of two numbers is 72: x + (x + 8) = 72

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Answer 2

lets smaller number is x
The greater number is 8 more than the smaller number : x + 8
The sum of two numbers is 72: x +( x + 8)= 72

answer
x + (x + 8) = 72