Question

The sum of two number is 688 if one number is 80 greater than the other what is the smallest number

Answer 1

Answer:

304

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smallest number be x.

Therefore, the greater number will be x + 80.

Therefore, according to the problem

x + (x+80) = 688

or, 2x = 688 - 80

or, x = 608÷2

or, x = 304