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Read the following word problem, then choose which linear equation models the problem. One number is 10 times another number. Their difference is 54. Find the numbers. A. x(x) - 10 = 54 B. 10x - x = 54
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Read the following word problem, then choose which linear equation models the problem.

One number is 10 times another number. Their difference is 54. Find the numbers.

A. x(x) - 10 = 54
B. 10x - x = 54
C. 10x + x = 54
D. 10x(x) = 54

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Answer is B
Step-by-step explanation:
Option c n d are removed as the question is clearly saying difference so there should be minus sign
It is no A because one number (x) is 10 time more of another number (x) not x is x times of another number
So 10 should be multiply with x n minus it from x
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