Question

I still don't get it..please help,

The average of two numbers is 81. The difference between the number is 26. What is the smaller number?

Answer 1

(x + y)/2 = 81

x - y = 26

x + y = 162
x - y = 26
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2x = 188
x = 94

94 - y = 26
y = 68