Question

(03.04 LC) EXPLAIN!!!!!!

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? (5 points)

Select one:
a. x − (x + 4) = 52
b. x + (x + 4) = 52
c. x(x + 4) = 52
d. x(x − 4) = 52

Answer 1

b

if the smaller number is 4 more it can be represented as x+4 and then you add x to the greater number to get 52 which is why the equation is x+(x+4)=52

Answer 2

Should be B

Because if it were C or D it would be the product and not the sum