Question

The sum of two numbers is 60. The greater number is 6 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

x + (x + 6) = 60

x − (x + 6) = 60

x(x + 6) = 60

x(x− 6) = 60

Answer 1

Let's assume x be the smaller number.

Given that, The greater number is 6 more than the smaller number.

So, greater number= x+6.

It's also given that, The sum of two numbers is 60. Which means sum of x and x+6 must be equal to 60. Therefore,

x + (x + 6) = 60

Answer 2

Answer:

x + (x + 6) = 60

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