The sum of two numbers is 100, the difference between the two numbers is 26. What is the number that is less?

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04-03-2016
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The sum of two numbers is 100, the difference between the two numbers is 26. What is the number that is less?

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olemakpadu olemakpadu · Answer 1 · 2016-03-04T20:47:41+01:00

olemakpadu olemakpadu

04-03-2016

let the numbers be x and y

x + y = 100
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x - y = 26
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0x + 2y = 74

2y = 74

y = 74/2 = 37

y is actually the less number = 37. The second equation tells y is lesser.

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mjk369 mjk369 · Answer 2 · 2016-03-04T20:50:06+01:00

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04-03-2016

37 because 63+37=100 and 63-37=26

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