Question

The larger of two numbers is 12 more than twice the smaller. The larger number is 36. What is the smaller number?

Answer 1

The smaller number must be 12

Explanation:

Ignoring the second sentence we can make an expression from the question :

x is larger number

y is the smaller number

x = 2y + 12

Now we substitute 36 for x and solve for y :

36 = 2y + 12

Subtract 12 from both sides :

24 = 2y

Divide both sides by 2 :

12 = y

y = 12

The smaller number must be 12.

But let's check :

12 × 2 = 24

24 + 12 = 36

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