Question

The sum of two numbers is 16. If their difference is 3, the smaller of the two numbers

Answer 1

The smaller number is 6.5.

Explanation:

If one number is x then the other is 16 - x.

So x - (16 - x) = 3

x - 16 + x = 3

2x - 16 = 3

2x = 19

x = 9.5

The 2 numbers are 9.5 and 16-9.5 = 6.5,