The sum of two numbers is 33. One number is 17 less than the other. Find the numbers. the smaller number is ? The larger number

Question

2 years ago

6

is ?

2 answers:

Genrish500 [490] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-14T14:50:23+03:00

8 0

Answer:

8 and 25

Step-by-step explanation:

We can set up an equation to help solve this problem.

Let x represent the smaller number

x+(x+17)=33

2x+17=33

2x=16

x=8

The smaller number is 8

Add 17 to 8

The larger number is 25

const2013 [10] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-14T16:35:37+03:00

5 0

Answer:

Smaller number:8 larger number:25

Step-by-step explanation:

25-8=17

25+8=33

You can also set up an equation to help things be easier.