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  • 21-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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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.

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emilycarroll423 emilycarroll423
  • 23-09-2018

x + y = 74

x = 12 + y


12 + y + y = 74

2y = 62

y = 31


31 + x = 74

x = 43

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