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“The larger of two numbers is four more than the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 74. Find the equation.” Hint: x = smaller number and x + 4 = larger number
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Let's create an equation using the given information.
We are told that the larger number (x + 4) is four more than the smaller number (x), so we can write:
x + 4 = x + 4
The sum of the numbers is 74, so we can also write:
x + (x + 4) = 74
Now, we can simplify the equation:
2x + 4 = 74
Subtracting 4 from both sides of the equation:
2x = 70
Dividing both sides of the equation by 2:
x = 35
Therefore, the equation is x + 4 = 35 + 4.
We are told that the larger number (x + 4) is four more than the smaller number (x), so we can write:
x + 4 = x + 4
The sum of the numbers is 74, so we can also write:
x + (x + 4) = 74
Now, we can simplify the equation:
2x + 4 = 74
Subtracting 4 from both sides of the equation:
2x = 70
Dividing both sides of the equation by 2:
x = 35
Therefore, the equation is x + 4 = 35 + 4.