SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 4500, while their difference is 10. Find the smaller number.
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Question 847514: The sum of two numbers is 4500, while their difference is 10. Find the smaller number.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y = 4500
x-y = 10 (notice we are saying y is the smaller number)
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0 + 2y = 4490
2y = 4490
y = 2245
Check:
2245 + 2255 = 4500
2255 - 2245 = 10
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