Question

The sum of two numbers is 15. One number is 3 less than the other number. Find the

smaller number

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

First make an equation where x symbolises the bigger number.x-3 is the smaller one. Solve for x.

x+(x-3)=15

x+x-3=15

x+x=15+3

2x=18/:2

x=6

Answer 2

6+9 I think so 6

Explanation:

I think this is right, hope it helped!