Question

Separate 84 into two parts such that one part will be 12 less than twice the other

Answer 1

32, 52

Explanation:

84=x+y

x=2y-12

Solving the system of equations

Plug second equation into first

84=(2y-12)+y

84=3y-12

y=32

Plug y into first equation

84=x+32

x=52