Question 694962: The sum of two numbers is 26. Their difference is 4. Find the smaller number. Found 2 solutions by stanbon, lynnlo:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 26. Their difference is 4. Find the smaller number.
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Equations:
x + y = 26
x - y = 4
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Add to get:
2x = 30
x = 15
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Solve for "y":
x + y = 26
15 + y = 26
y = 11 (smaller number)
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cheers,
Stan H.
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