The sum of two numbers is 72. The greater number is 8 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number? (1 point)
1) x - (x + 8) = 72
2) x + (x + 8) = 72
3) x(x + 8) = 72
04) x(x – 8) = 72

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Step-by-step explanation:

So first you would set your two numbers as variables. Let y be the greater number and x be the smaller number. This means that our equation for y will be x + 8. Now all we need to do is add x and y. INSTEAD of using y, we will SUBSTITUDE with the equation for y, x + 8. Now our equation looks like

x + (x + 8) = 72

60.9774

step-by-step explanation:

because when you add 47.6 plus 7.32 equals 54.92

and when you add .0574 + 6= 6.0574

and when you add 54.92 and 6.0574 you get the answer of 60.9774.

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multiplication is multiplication.   it might feel harder depending on what level of math you are in, but generally it will be the same old stuff, while implementing some new concepts and methods of solving work.