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

Question

3 years ago

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smaller number?
x(x − 5) = 77
x(x 5) = 77
x − (x 5) = 77
x (x 5) = 77

2 answers:

k0ka [10] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-13T14:51:52+03:00

k0ka [10]3 years ago

7 0

Answer: x + (x+5) = 77

Explanation: the last equation option wasn’t written right on the question

zalisa [80] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-13T12:23:02+03:00

4 0

If the smaller number is x,the greater one is x+5
so x+ x + 5 = 77
2x= 77 - 5
2x = 72
x = 36
so, none of the equations are right