Question

a number exceeds the other number by 12. if their sum is 72,then find the numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

42, 30

Step-by-step explanation:

a + b = 72

a - b = 12

first halve the sum. = 72/2 = 36

next halve the difference = 12/2= 6

next, 36 +6, 36-6

42, 30

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

let the other number be x + 12

A/q,

x+x+12 = 72

2x = 72 - 12

2x = 60

x = 60 / 2

x = 30

Hence,

x + 12 = 30 + 12

= 42

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