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    Mathematics
    Grade-8
    Easy

    Question

    The difference between the two numbers is 21. The larger number is x. The smaller number is

    1. 21 + x
    2. 21 - x
    3. x - 21
    4. - x - 21

    The correct answer is: x - 21

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