SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers that differ by 1 is t. In terms of t, what is the value ofthe greater of the two numbers?
(A) t-1/2
(B) t/2
(C) t+1/2
(D) t/2+1
(E) 2t-1/2
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Question 94828: The sum of two numbers that differ by 1 is t. In terms of t, what is the value ofthe greater of the two numbers?
(A) t-1/2
(B) t/2
(C) t+1/2
(D) t/2+1
(E) 2t-1/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers that differ by 1 is t. In terms of t, what is the value ofthe greater of the two numbers?
(A) t-1/2
(B) t/2
(C) t+1/2
(D) t/2+1
(E) 2t-1/2
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Let one of the numbers be x; Then the other number is x+1.
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EQUATION:
x + x+1 = t
2x+1 = t
x = (t-1)/2
x+1 = (t-1)/2 + 1
x+1 = (t-1+1)/2
x+1 = t/2
Answer: t/2
Cheers,
Stan H.
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