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  • 25-03-2020
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1. TWO numbers total 72 and have a difference of 12 Find the two numbers
The larger number is
and the smaller number is​

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Аноним Аноним
  • 25-03-2020

Let the two numbers be x and y.

We know that:

x+y=72

x-y=12

Sum the two equations:

2x=84

Divide both sides by 2:

x=42

Plug this value for x in one of the two equations:

42-y=12 ---> y=42-12=30

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ariee2049
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  • 25-03-2020
30 and 42 because when add to is equal to 72
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