Question

The difference of two numbers is a and the smaller number is x. Find the greater number

Answer 1

the greater number is y

ATQ

y-x=a

y=a+x

Answer 2

$<b>Step I :</b>$ $<u>Make an equation</u>$

Here, the difference is positive.

So, Greater Number - x = a



$<b>Step II :</b>$ $<u>Determine the value of greater number by transposing.</u>$

Greater Number = a + x




Hence, $<u>the greater number is</u>$ $<b><u><I> a + x.</b></u></I>$