SOLUTION: The sum of 2 numbers that differ by one is x. In terms of x, what is the value of the lesser of the 2 numbers?
A. x+1/2
B. x/2
C. x-1/2
D. x/2-1
E. 2x+1/2
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A. x+1/2
B. x/2
C. x-1/2
D. x/2-1
E. 2x+1/2
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Question 630302: The sum of 2 numbers that differ by one is x. In terms of x, what is the value of the lesser of the 2 numbers?
A. x+1/2
B. x/2
C. x-1/2
D. x/2-1
E. 2x+1/2
please include explanations. Answer by htmentor(1343) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let n = the smaller of the two numbers
Then the larger number = n + 1
The sum is equal to x:
n + (n+1) = x
Solve for n in terms of x:
2n + 1 = x
n = (x-1)/2
