The sum of two numbers is 37. their difference is 11. what is the smaller number?

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13

Discussion:

Let the numbers in the Question be call m and n. Then

m + n = 37      

m - n =  11          

Adding these 2 equations gives:

(m+ n) + (m - n)  = 37 +11    =>

(m+m) + (n-n) = 48 =>

2m +      0     = 48  =>

m = 24.

As m + n = 37, 24 +n = 37 , so n = 13.

Thank you,

MrB

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step-by-step explanation:

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