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The sum of two numbers is 77. The greater number is 5 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number? x(x − 5) = 77 x(x + 5) = 77 x − (x + 5) = 77 x + (x + 5)
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The sum of two numbers is 77. The greater number is 5 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

x(x − 5) = 77
x(x + 5) = 77
x − (x + 5) = 77
x + (x + 5) = 77

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The answer is D.

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User Itchi
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the equation would be... x + (x+5) = 77
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