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05-11-2018
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The difference between two numbers is 8. The lesser number is a. Write an expression for the greater number

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Answer: x+x-2=8 or 2x-a=8

Step-by-step explanation:

X+x-a=8

2x-a=8

2x=a+8

2x/2=2/2+8/2

X= 1+4

X=5

5+5-a=8

10-a=8

-a=8-10

-a= -2

A= -2/-1

A=2

5+5-2=8

10-2=8

8=8 it checks

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