Question

total of two numbers is 60. the larger exceeds twice the smaller by 12.find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

let one number b x and other number be x+12

X + X +2 = 60

2x=58

x= 58/2 = 29

therefore the number is 29

Answer 2

Answer:

$x + y = 60$

Let the larger number be x

$x - y = 12$

One number is 36.

Other number is 24.