Question

The sum of two numbers is 35 . The smaller number is 17 less than the larger number. What is the largest and the smallest number?

Answer 1

x + x - 17 = 35
2x - 17 = 35
+ 17
2x = 52
÷ 2
x = 26 (larger number)

35 - 26 = 9 (smaller number)

Answer 2

x + x - 17 = 35
2x - 17 = 35
+ 17
2x = 52
÷ 2
x = 26 (larger number)

35 - 26 = 9 (smaller number)