The sum of two numbers is 58. the smaller number is 12 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

the larger number is 35 and the smaller one is 23

Answer: smaller number is 23, larger number is 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be y

The larger number will be y+12

The addition of the numbers is 58.

y + (y+12) = 58

y+y+12 = 58

2y+12 = 58

2y = 58-12

2y = 46

y = 46/2

y = 23

The smaller number is 23

Larger number will be 23+12=35