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31 January, 01:19

The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller number. if the sum of the two numbers is 74, find the two numbers

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  1. 31 January, 03:45
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    X = smaller, y = larger

    larger (y) is (=) 12 more than (+) smaller (x)

    y = 12 + x

    x + y = 74

    plug one equation into the other:

    x + y = 74

    x + (12+x) = 74

    2x + 12 = 74

    2x = 74-12 = 62

    2x/2 = 62/2

    x = 31

    y = 12 + x = 12 + 31 = 43

    So smaller number = 31

    and larger number = 43
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