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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

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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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