Question

The sum of two numbers is 52. The greater number is 4 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number ?

×-(×+4)=52
×+(×+4)=52
×(×+4)=52
×(×-4)=52​

Answer 1

Answer:Let's assume x be the smaller number.

Given that, The greater number is 4 more than the smaller number.

So, greater number= x+4.

It's also given that, The sum of two numbers is 52. Which means sum of x and x+4 must be equa to 52. Hence,

x + (x + 4) = 52

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