If the sum of two whole numbers is 24 more than their difference, then one of the number must be

a) 0 b) 6 c) 12 d) 48

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Jacobson

Mathematics

26 September, 08:18

If the sum of two whole numbers is 24 more than their difference, then one of the number must be

a) 0 b) 6 c) 12 d) 48

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Carlos Paul · Answer 1

C) 12

Step-by-step explanation:

A + B = 24 + A - B

Rearrange to get the integer on it's own:

A - A + B + B = 24

2B = 24

Solve for B

B = 12

If B = 12, A = 12

The sum = 24

And the difference = 0

Addisyn Dyer · Answer 2

Answer would be c

Step-by-step explanation:

12+12=24 12-12=0

If the sum of two whole numbers is 24 more than their difference, then one of the number must bea) 0 b) 6 c) 12 d) 48

If the sum of two whole numbers is 24 more than their difference, then one of the number must be

a) 0 b) 6 c) 12 d) 48