Question

The sum of two numbers is 74, and their difference is 46. Find the smaller number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=74

x-y=46

x=46+y

put in 1st eq.

46+y+y=74

2y=74-46

y=28/2

y=14

now,

x=46+y

x=46+14

=60

the smaller number is y that is =14

Answer 2

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