One number is 12 more than another number. If one half of the smaller number equals one third of the larger number, what is the larger number?

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Sebastian Glover

2 December, 06:18

One number is 12 more than another number. If one half of the smaller number equals one third of the larger number, what is the larger number?

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Anton Hinton · Answer 1

x=24

y=36

Step-by-step explanation:

x=smaller number

y=larger number

x+12=y x/2=y/3

x/2 = (x+12) / 3

cross multiply and distribute

3x=2x+24

x=24

24+12=y

y=36