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  • 15-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 45. Their difference is 11.
What is the smaller number?

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bakersammy064
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  • 15-02-2021

Answer:

x=28, y=17

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=45

x-y=11

x=28, y=17

28+17=45

28-17=11

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deondra12
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  • 15-02-2021

Answer:

Let the numbers be a and b

Given that  

a+b=45 ....(1)

a−b=11 ....(2)

Adding these two equations, we get

2a=56

⇒a=28

Substituting value of a in equation (1), we get

28+b=45

⇒b=45−28

⇒b=17

We get a=28 and b=17

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