Question

Find a number, such that it exceeds the other number by 12 and their sum is 72​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the first number be x + 12

Then the second number will be x.

=) x + x + 12 = 72

=) 2x + 12 = 72

=) 2x = 72 - 12

=) 2x = 60

=) x = 30

=) Therefore 30 + 12 = 42

The two numbers are 30 and 42.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The number are 30 and 42

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. be x and y

According to first condition

x=y-12

According to first condition

x+y=72

Putting value of x in the equation

y=42

x=30

this is the required answer