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17 December, 01:39

1. TWO numbers total 72 and have a difference of 12 Find the two numbers

The larger number is

and the smaller number is

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  1. 17 December, 02:00
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    30 and 42 because when add to is equal to 72
  2. 17 December, 02:35
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    Let the two numbers be x and y.

    We know that:

    x+y=72

    x-y=12

    Sum the two equations:

    2x=84

    Divide both sides by 2:

    x=42

    Plug this value for x in one of the two equations:

    42-y=12 - --> y=42-12=30
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