Answer:
a. let x be the number of apples and let y be the number of oranges
x + y = 60
x = y + 12
b. Apples: 24 Oranges: 36
Step-by-step explanation:
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<u>Given expression is </u>

can be rewritten as

We know,

And

So, using this identity, we


can be further rewritten as





<u>Hence, </u>

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