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Find the two numbers . State the smallest number?

Find the two numbers . State the smallest number?-example-1

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Explanation:

Let x be the smallest number

According to the question,

(Let the two numbers be x and y)

x+y=30

= x=30-y

Now,

y-x=16

= y=16+30-y

= 2y=46

= y =23

Also,

x=30-23

= 7

The value of the smallest number is 7

The other number is 23

User Teffi
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

x+y=30

x-y=16

2x=14

therefore x=7 and y=23.

the smallest number is 7.

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User Unrahul
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