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One number is twelve less than another. If their sum is increased by seven, the result is 83

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User MikeZ
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Answer:

x=44

y=32

Explanation:

Given numbers x and y:

y=x-12

x+y+7=83

x+x-12+7=83

2x=88

x=44

y=32

User Sudarsan GP
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