The sum of two numbers is 22. One number is 4 less than the other. What are the two numbers? The smaller number is __________ The larger number is ____________

The sum of two numbers is 22. One number is 4 less than the other. What are the two numbers? The smaller number is The larger number is __

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter6: Systems Of Linear Equations And Inequalities

Section6.4: Elimination Using Multiplication

Problem 19PPS

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The smaller number is __________
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