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The sum of two numbers is 72. The difference between them is 26 find the smaller number
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Let's assume the smaller number is x.
The other number must be 26 greater, so it would be x + 26.
According to the problem, their sum is 72:
x + (x + 26) = 72
Simplifying the equation:
2x + 26 = 72
2x = 72 - 26
2x = 46
x = 46/2
x = 23
Therefore, the smaller number is 23.
The other number must be 26 greater, so it would be x + 26.
According to the problem, their sum is 72:
x + (x + 26) = 72
Simplifying the equation:
2x + 26 = 72
2x = 72 - 26
2x = 46
x = 46/2
x = 23
Therefore, the smaller number is 23.
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