Question

A number exeeds the other number by 12 If their sum is 72 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

60 is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

First number = x

Second no. =12

Their sum=72

Therefore, 12+x=72

x=72-12

=60 (Ans)

Answer 2

Anyswer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. =x

Other no. =x+12

Then,x+x+12=72

2x=72-12

2x=60

x=60/2

x=30

Therefore the first number =30

The other no. =30+12=42

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