Question

The sum of two numbers is 72 the greater number is 8 more than the smaller number which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

a x - (x + 8) = 72
b x + (x + 8) =72
c x(x + 8) = 72
d x(x - 8) = 72

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Two numbers add up to 72

let's assume they r x and y

ome number is 8 more than the other

so it will be x and x+8

Therefore x+x+8=72

Answer 2

let x is the smaller number

bigger number is x + 8

The sum of two numbers is 72

so

x + (x+8) = 72

answer

x + (x + 8) = 72

Explanation: