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The sum of two numbers is 77. The greater number is 5 more than the smaller
number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

O 1) x(x - 5) = 77
O2) x(x + 5) = 77
3) x + (x + 5) = 77
4) x + (x + 5) = 77

Respuesta :

Answer:

[tex]x+(x+5)=77[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's assume that the two numbers are x and y, with y being the larger number.

According to the statement, [tex]x+y=77[/tex], and [tex]y=x+5[/tex]

By substituting the values, we get:

[tex]x+(x+5)=77\\[/tex]

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