Two numbers have a sum of 44. the larger number is 2 more than the smaller number. what is the smaller number?

let large number=l

let small number=s

Two numbers have a sum of 44

l+s=44 (1)

The larger number is 2 more than the smaller number

l-s=2 (2)

(1)+(2)

2l=46

l=23

l+s=44

23+s=44

s=44-23

s=21

Step-by-step explanation:

hi there!

the answer to this question is d: 35

step-by-step explanation:

5 to the power of 2 is 25

2 multiplied by 5 is 10

then you add the 2 numbers and you get 35