Question

The sum of two number is 33 and the difference is 15 the smallest number is

Answer 1

let a& b are two distinct numbers
given
a+b=33
&a-b=15
solving both equation
find a=24
&b=9
smallest no. is 9

Answer 2

Let numbers are x and (33 - x),


According to the question :


x - (33 - x) = 15

x - 33 + x = 15

2x = 15 + 33

2x = 48

$x = \frac{48}{2} \\ \\ x = 24$


Numbers are :

x = 24
33 - x = 9




I hope this will help you


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