Question

The sum of two numbers is 66 and the differences is 12. What are the numbers

Answer 1

x-12=66 or 78 -12 =68

Explanation:

3+2= 5 ||| 5 is the answer, sum

difference 12 || difference= subtract

is = equals

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Answer 2

Larger number = 39

Smaller number = 27

Explanation:

x + y = 66

x - y = 12 Add

2x = 78 Divide by 2

2x/2 = 78/2

x = 39

x + y = 66 Substitute for x

39 + y = 66 Subtract 39 from both sides.

39-39+y=66-39 Combine

y = 27