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the sum of the two number is 40. one of the numbers exceeds the other number by 10. find the value of the smaller number

Solution

t h e s u m o f t h e tw o n u mb er i s 40. o n e o f t h e n u mb ers e x cee d s t h e o t h er n u mb er b y 10. f in d t h e v a l u e o f t h e s ma ll er n u mb er

Solution

The smallest number : 15

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 40

x = y + 10

x + y = 40, x = y + 10 : x = 25, y = 15

Select the smallest solution:

15

The smallest number : 15

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