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The sum of two numbers is 21 . One number is 12 more than the other one. Find the numbers.

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Answer:

4.5 and 16.5

Explanation:

4 + 16 = 20

5 + 17 = 22

(NUMBERS HAVE TO BE BETWEEN 4 - 5 AND 16 - 17)

4.5 + 16.5 = 21

16.5 - 12 = 4.5

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The 2 numbers would be 9 and 12
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