The sum of two numbers is 47. The greater number is 9 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the

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10

smaller number?
Ox+(x + 9) = 47
Ox - (x + 9) = 47
OxIx + 9) = 47
xix - 9) = 47
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2 answers:

Stels [109] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-31T02:33:24+03:00

4 0

Answer: x+(x+9)

Step-by-step explanation:

Snezhnost [94] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-31T01:10:55+03:00

3 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given

$X + Y = 47\\and\\Y = X + 9\\\\use \: substitution\\X + (X + 9) = 47$