Question

The sum of two numbers is37 . The smaller number is 7 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?

Answer 1

first, define your variables:

let your smaller # = n - 7
let your larger # = n

Answer 2

then add them together since the sum of the two numbers is 37:

n - 7 + n = 37

Answer 3

2n - 7 = 37

Answer 4

Thank you!!

Answer 5

you're welcome!