The sum of two numbers is 77. The greater number is 5 more than the smaller number. Which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?

Question

(5 points)

Group of answer choices

x(x − 5) = 77

x + (x + 5) = 77

x − (x + 5) = 77

x(x + 5) = 77

Answer 1

x + (x + 5) = 77 is the correct equation that can be used to solve for the smaller number.