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

Very easy.

Smaller no. is x and bigger no. is (x+12)

Now, put the numbers in place and you will get your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

-1 and 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x and the greater number be y.

The greater number is 12 more than the smaller number.

=> y = x + 12..............1

Also, sum of the number is 10.

=> x + y = 10................2

Substitute 1 in 2 we get,

=> x + y = 10

=> x + (x + 12) = 10

=> x + x + 12 = 10

=> 2x = 10 - 12

=> 2x = -2

=> x = $\frac{-2}{2}$

=> x = -1

Substitute the value of X in 1 we get,

Y = -1+12 = 11.

Therefore the numbers are -1 and 11.

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