Question

The difference between two numbers is 12. Two times the smaller plus the larger is 78. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

34, 22

Explanation:

Larger number: a

Smaller number: b

a-b=12

2b+a=78

Equation 2 - equation 1:

3b=78-12=66

b=22

a-b=12

a-22=12

a=34