Question

The sum of two positive numbers (p and q) is 32. Their difference is 12. What is the smallest number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

given

p+q=32

p-q=12

add both

2p=44

p=22

as we know p+q=32

22+q=32

q=10

smaller one is 10

Answer 2

Answer:

The smallest number is 10.

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 32_____(1)

x - y = 12_____(2)

= x = y + 12 from eq (2)

• x = y + 12 put in eq (1)
• y + 12 + y = 32
• 2y = 32 - 12
• 2y = 20
• y = 10

Y= 10 put in eq (2)

• x - 10 = 12
• x = 12 + 10
• x = 22

10 is the smallest number in both number.