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 smaller number? (5 points)

Question

x + (x + 9) = 47

x − (x + 9) = 47

x(x + 9) = 47

x(x − 9) = 47

Answer 1

The correct equation that can be used to solve for the smaller number is:

x + (x + 9) = 47