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algebraThe sum of two numbers is 25. One number is 5 more than the other. What is the smaller number?
A
15
B
10
C
5
D
12.5
Correct Answer: B
Choice Choice B is the correct answer.
- Define: .
- Equation:
- Simplify:
- Subtract 5:
- Divide by 2:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Choice A is incorrect because this is the larger number.
Choice Choice D is incorrect because calculation error.
Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.