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The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller. Their sum is 84. Find the numbers

The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller. Their sum is 84. Find the numbers
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The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller. Their sum is 84. Find the numbers

User Ravelinx
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x=small number
x+12=large number
x+x+12=84
2x+12=84
2x=72
x=36
36+48
so the numbers are 36 and 48
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