The sum of two numbers is 58. the smaller number is 12 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

Answer: smaller number is 23, larger number is 35

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be y

The larger number will be y+12

The addition of the numbers is 58.

y + (y+12) = 58

y+y+12 = 58

2y+12 = 58

2y = 58-12

2y = 46

y = 46/2

y = 23

The smaller number is 23

Larger number will be 23+12=35

the larger number is 35 and the smaller one is 23