Question

The sum of two numbers is 46 and the difference is 12. What are the numbers?

Larger Number :

Smaller Number :

Answer 1

Answer: Larger number = 29, Smaller number = 17

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Explanation:

x + y = 46

x - y = 12 or 12 + y = x

12 + y + y = 46 or 12 +2y = 46 (Combine like terms)

46 - 12 = 34

2y = 34

/2 /2

y = 17

x + y = 46

x + 17 = 46

-17 -17

x = 29

29 + 17 = 46