Question

The sum of two numbers is 77. The greater number is 5 more than the smaller number. Which equation

can be used to solve for the smaller number? (5 points)

1) x(x-5)=77
2) x(x+5)=77
3) x+(x+5)=77
4)x-(x+5)=77

Answer 1

3)

Explanation:

X is the smaller number and when we add 5 to the smaller number we get the greater number therefore summing up both the smaller and greater number gives a total of 77 as the question gives guidelines