Question

The sum of two numbers is x. If one of the numbers is 12, what is the other?

A.12 - x
B.x - 12
C.12 + x
D.12 x

Answer 1

let the second no. be y
Then,
12 + y = x
=> y = x - 12

Therefore , the other no. is x - 12 .


option B



I hope this will help you .

Answer 2

Hey user

Here is your answer :-

The sum of two numbers is x

one is 12 Let other be y

so by the given condition

12 + y = x

y = x - 12

So second number is ( x - 12 )

Choose option B

Thank you