Question

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

Answer 1

The value of the smaller number is 31.

The value of the larger number is 43.

y = 12 + x

y + x = 74

Since we have a value for y, we can plug it into the second equation

12 + x + x = 74

Subtract 12 from both sides.

x + x = 62

Combine like terms.

2x = 62

Divide both sides by 2.

x = 31

Now that we have a value of x, we can plug it into the original equation to get a value for y.

y = 12 + 31

y = 43