The difference between two numbers is 235. If the larger number is 876, what is the smaller number?
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2006-11-22 01:21:21 · 10 answers · asked by CrazyBlueEyedGirl13 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
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2006-11-22 01:38:48 · update #1
Let two numbers be x and y.
Given that x-y = 235 and x is 876.
Thus, 876 - y = 235
=>y = 876 -235
=>y = 641
So, the second number is 641.
2006-11-22 01:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Paritosh Vasava 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
876 - 235 = 641
2006-11-22 09:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by pohustla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x-y = 235
x = 876
y = 876-235 = 641
2006-11-22 09:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by The Potter Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A - B = C where C is the difference
876 - B = 235
rearranged
876 - 235 = B
B = 641
2006-11-22 09:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tom :: Athier than Thou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
641
2006-11-22 09:42:10 · answer #5 · answered by Da Funk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
641
2006-11-22 09:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
876-x=235
x=641
2006-11-22 09:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
641
2006-11-22 09:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by dogwaterhome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
876
- 235
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641
2006-11-22 09:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by ludacrusher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a calculator or 641
2006-11-22 09:24:56 · answer #10 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋