Question

. Select the set of equations that represents the following situation: The sum of two numbers is 73, and their difference is thirty-two less than the smaller number. What are the two numbers

Answer 1

x+y = 73
32 less than the smaller number???????

Answer 2

x + y = 73
x-y = y-32

solving this:

x= -32 +2y
y +2y -32 = 73

3y = 73+32 (=) y = 35
x = 38

Answer 3

y = smaller number..

well i have the same question as jimmyrep..
i didnt get the "32 less than the smaller number"

Answer 4

right - im really tired at the moment and that's confused me to heck!!!1

Answer 5

In my point of view what I did is the answer but i have serious doubts about the "32 less than the smaller number" thing

Answer 6

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Answer 7

music!!!!!!

Answer 8

diogo - you are right - their difference is 38-35 = 3 and this is 32 less than smaller number(35).
i just could'nt get my head around that!
i'm off to bed!!

Answer 9

oh ok. Good night then