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8 November, 05:30

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

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  1. 8 November, 09:09
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    31 and 43

    Step-by-step explanation:

    so take the two numbers as x and x+12

    now we know that their sum is 74

    so x+x+12=74

    subtract 12 from both sides and combine the x terms

    2x=62

    divide both sides by 2

    x=31

    so your two numbers are 31, and 43
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