Question

A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let number = x

y = x+12

x+y = 72

-x+y = 12

2y = 84

y = 42

42 = x+12

x = 30

Answer 2

Answer:

Let 'x' be the number

other number = x + 12

According to the question,

x + x + 12 = 72

2x + 12 = 72

2x = 72 - 12

x = 60/2

x = 30

1st number = 30

2nd number = 30 + 12 = 42

so the required numbers are 30 and 42.