dwilkinson
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  • 04-03-2016
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 100, the difference between the two numbers is 26. What is the number that is less?

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olemakpadu
olemakpadu olemakpadu
  • 04-03-2016
let the numbers be x and y

x + y = 100
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x - y  =  26
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0x + 2y = 74

2y = 74

y = 74/2 = 37

y is actually the less number = 37. The second equation tells y is lesser.    
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mjk369 mjk369
  • 04-03-2016
37 because 63+37=100 and 63-37=26
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