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One number is two less than another. Their sum is twelve. Find both numbers.

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a = b - 2
a + b = 12
b = 7
a = 5
5 = 7 - 2
5 + 7 = 12
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Hello there.

Question: One number is two less than another. Their sum is twelve. Find both numbers.

Answer: It would be 5 and 7:
5 + 7 = 12
7 - 5 = 2.

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Good Luck Studying ^-^
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