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23 May, 21:20

The sum of two numbers is 84. One of the numbers is 12 more than the other number. What are the two numbers?

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  1. 23 May, 21:36
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    The two numbers are 36 and 48.
  2. 23 May, 21:48
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let x+y = 84

    a) X=y+12

    b) x+y=84

    y+12+y=84

    2y=84 - 12

    2y=72

    y=36

    c) x=y+12

    x=36+12

    x=48

    Therefore the two numbers are 36 and 48.
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