SOLUTION: The difference etween two numbers is 8. The lesser number is a. Write an expression for the greater number. Show your work.

SOLUTION: The difference etween two numbers is 8. The lesser number is a. Write an expression for the greater number. Show your work.

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Question 654020: The difference etween two numbers is 8. The lesser number is a. Write an expression for the greater number. Show your work.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+8=the greater number.
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