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19 February, 22:49

The sum of two numbers is 17. The

difference between the larger number (x)

and the smaller number (y) is 7. What is

the value of the smaller number?

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  1. 20 February, 00:53
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    Larger number: x = 12

    Smaller number: y = 5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Larger number: x

    Smaller number: y = x - 7

    x + y = 17

    x + (x - 7) = 17

    2x - 7 = 17

    2x = 24

    x = 12

    y = x - 7 = 12 - 7 = 5
  2. 20 February, 02:04
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    Smaller number: 5

    bigger number: 12

    12+5=17

    12-5=7
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