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A number is 6 more than another. If their sum is 32, then the smaller number is

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14

Linear Eqns One Variable

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Answer

Let smaller number be x.

Larger number is (x + 6).

According to the question their sum is 32:

∴ x + (x + 6) = 32

⇒ 2x + 6 = 32

⇒ 2x = 32 - 6

⇒ 2x = 26

⇒ x = 262\dfrac{26}{2}

⇒ x = 13

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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