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the sum of two numbers is 52. the greater number is 4 more than the smaller number. which equation can be used to solve for the smaller number?
x − (x + 4) = 52
x + (x + 4) = 52
x(x + 4) = 52
x(x − 4) = 52

Desmond wants to sell his car that he paid $8,000 for 2 years ago. the car depreciated, or decreased in value, at a constant rate each month over a 2-year period. if x represents the monthly depreciation amount, which expression shows how much desmond can sell his car for today? \ 8,000 + 24x 8,000 - 24x 8,000 + 2x 8,000 - 2x