SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 44. The smaller number is n. Write an algebraic equation. Thought the answer would be: (n+44) - n = 44

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Question 889391: The difference between two numbers is 44. The smaller number is n. Write an algebraic equation.
Thought the answer would be:
(n+44) - n = 44
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - n = 44
which is the same as
x = n + 44