The sum of two numbers is 52. The greater number is 4 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number? x - (x + 4) = 52 x + (x + 4) = 52 x (x + 4) = 52 x (x - 4) = 52

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Vicente Santos

28 January, 20:39

The sum of two numbers is 52. The greater number is 4 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number? x - (x + 4) = 52 x + (x + 4) = 52 x (x + 4) = 52 x (x - 4) = 52

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Clayton Giles · Answer 1

Let's assume x be the smaller number.

Given that, The greater number is 4 more than the smaller number.

So, greater number = x+4.

It's also given that, The sum of two numbers is 52. Which means sum of x and x+4 must be equa to 52. Hence,

x + (x + 4) = 52