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?
O x-(X + 8) = 72
O x + (x + 8) = 72
O X(X + 8) = 72
O x(x - 8) = 72

Answer 1

B. X+(x+8)=72 is the answer