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2 June, 21:31

The sum of two number is 47. The greater number is 9 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number? X + (x+9) = 47

X - (x+9) = 47

X (x+9) = 47

X (x-9) = 47

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  1. 2 June, 21:39
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    Let x and y be two numbers

    ⇒ x + y = 47

    let y be the greater of the two numbers

    ⇒ x + (x + 9) = 47

    ∴ the first option would be the correct answer.
  2. 2 June, 21:45
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    X (x+9) = 47 I believe so
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