A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.
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A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.
A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.
Correct answer are 30,42
Let the two numbers be x and y. Then, according to the question, we have
x – y = 12. ………(1)
x + y = 72. ………(2)
Now, (1) + (2):
x = 30
Substituting the value of x = 30 in (1), we get
y = 42
Hence, 30 and 42 are the two numbers.