Select the set of equations that represents the following situation: The sum of two numbers is 36, and their difference is nine more than the smaller number. What are the two numbers?

2y = 36; 36 = 9 – x
x + y = 36; x – y = x – 9
x + y = 36; y – x = x + 9
2x = 36; 36 = x + 9

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Select the set of equations that represents the following situation: The sum of two numbers is 36, and their difference is nine more than the smaller number. What are the two numbers?

2y = 36; 36 = 9 – x
      x + y = 36; x – y = x – 9
      x + y = 36; y – x = x + 9
      2x = 36; 36 = x + 9

hero · Answer

Has the be the third option

anonymous · Answer

this one x + y = 36; y – x = x + 9

hero · Answer

Yes....because in y - x, x is portrayed as as the smaller number.

anonymous · Answer

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