The sum of two numbers is 45 the difference between the numbers 37. what is the value of the smaller number

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Cillianreilly · Answer 1 · 2017-01-10T06:42:26+0000

x + y = 45
x - y = 37
x = 37 + y

37 + y + y = 45
2y = 8
y = 4 ( smaller number )

x = 37 + 4
x = 41

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