Question

The sum of two numbers is 17. The

difference between the larger number(x)
and the smaller number(y) is 7. What is
the value of the smaller number?​

Answer 1

Larger number: x = 12

Smaller number: y = 5

Explanation:

Larger number: x

Smaller number: y = x - 7

x + y = 17

x + (x - 7) = 17

2x - 7 = 17

2x = 24

x = 12

y = x - 7 = 12 - 7 = 5

Answer 2

smaller number: 5
bigger number: 12
12+5=17
12-5=7