Question

the larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller number.if the sum of the two numbers is 74,find the two numbers

Answer 1

X = larger number, y = smaller number

x = y + 12
x + y = 74

y + 12 + y = 74
2y + 12 = 74
2y = 74 - 12
2y = 62
y = 62/2
y = 31

x = y + 12
x = 31 + 12
x = 43

so ur 2 numbers are : 43 and 31