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1 December, 06:51

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

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  1. 1 December, 07:05
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    34, 22

    Step-by-step 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
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