Question

Twice the total two number is 60 The larger exceeds twice the smaller by 12 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Twice the total two number is 60 The larger exceeds twice the smaller by 12 find the number.

The number is 24 and 6.

Explanation:

let the 2 numbers be x and y (x>y)

2(x+y)=60

or,x+y=30………1

x=2y+12

or,x-2y=12………2

solving 1 and 2

X+y=30

x-2y=12

…………………

sub)3y=18

y=6

putting y=6 in equation 1

x=24

hence the number are 24 and 6