Question

the difference of two numbers is 17. if the greater is 32, find the smaller one

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

32-x=17

x=15.............

Answer 2

Answer:

Suppose two numbers are x and y. x is a larger number and y is a smaller number.

x is twice the smaller number + 2. Therefore x is 2y+ 2.

x+ y=17

Replace the value of X as given above,we get the equation 2y +2( value of X )+ y= 17

3y+2= 17

3y=17–2=15

y =5

Smaller number is 5

Larger number is twice the smaller number+2

Therefore (5*2)+2

10+2=12

Total of two numbers 5+12=17