Question

The sum of two numbers is 88; one number is 12 less than the other. What is the larger number? 1. Cut the _______ number in half. Write both halves on your paper. 2. Cut the ______________in half. 3. Now ADD half and SUBTRACT half from each side.

Answer 1

Answer:50

Explanation:

Answer 2

50

Explanation:

I have set up an equation, where 'x' is the larger number:

x + (x - 12) = 88

Solve for 'x':

x + (x - 12) = 88

x + x - 12 = 88

2x - 12 = 88

2x -12 + 12 = 88 + 12

2x = 100

2x/2 = 100/2

x = 50

The larger number should be 50.