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The sum of two numbers is 82. one number is 12 more than the other find the numbers by writing 2 equations and solving them

User StanislavK
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Answer:

x=47, y=35

Explanation:

x+y=82

x=y+12

y+y+12=82

2y=70

y=35

x=82-35=47

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