Question

. A smaller number is subtracted from a bigger number. The result is 25. If the bigger
number is 78, find the smaller number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x.

Given, 78 - x = 25

So, x = 78 - 25

x = 53

To confirm,

78 - 53 = 25

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let, two numbers are a and b

Given,

a-b=25

a=78

78-b=25

78=25+b

b=78-25

=53

Hence smaller number = 53