Question

The greater of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller and the sum of the two numbers is 10.Find the numbers ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x= 11 , y= -1

Step-by-step explanation:

x = y + 12 => x-y= 12

x+y=10

solving the equations ,

=> 2x = 22

x = 11 , y= -1

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Answer 2

Answer:

the two numbers are 11 and -1

Step-by-step explanation:

their sum 11+(-1)=11-1=10

and the greater number =the smaller number+12

11=-1+12=12-1=11

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