Question

The sum of two integers is 44. The difference of the two integers is 8.

What is the smaller integer?

Answer 1

The smaller integer is 18.

Explanation:

x is the larger integer, and y is the smaller integer.

x + y = 44

x - y = 8

For x - y = 8, add y to both sides and get x = 8 + y.

Change x in x + y = 44 for 8 + y.

8 + y + y = 44

8 + 2y = 44

2y = 36

y = 18

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

44/2=22

the difference between the two numbers= 8

8/2=4

(22-4) + (22+4) = 18+26 = 44

the smaller number = 18