Question

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?

x + (x + 9) = 47
x − (x + 9) = 47
x(x + 9) = 47
x(x − 9) = 47

Answer 1

x + (x + 9) = 47

Explanation:

This equation can be used to solve for the smaller number.