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THE DIFFERENCE OF TWO NUMBERS IS 17. IF THE GREATER NUMBER IS 32, FIND THE SMALLER ONE. (STEP BY STEP)​

User Sheik
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Answer:

15

Explanation:

think the number is x

according to the question

32-x=17

-x=17-32

-x=-15

x=15 (divide both side by -1)

User Bli
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difference means subtracting. if thr greater number is 32 then what minus 32 equals 17? 32-15=17

User Katerin
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