Question

The sum of two numbers is 48.if the smaller number is subtracted from the larger the difference is 12 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

the two numbers are 30 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be m and n then

m+n=48.............i)

m - n = 12 ...............ii)

Adding both equations

2m = 60

m = 30

Putting m = 30 in equation i

30 + n = 48

n = 48 - 30

n = 18

Answer 2

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

30 + 18 = 48

30 - 18 = 12

Both true, so our solution is correct.