Question

What numbers subtract to 12 and divide to 4? I'm stuck

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE TWO NUMBERS BE  X AND Y

GIVEN:

X-Y= 12

X=12+Y....................(1)

X/Y=4

X=4Y...........................(2)

(1)=(2)                                             [ LHS ARE SAME FOR BOTH]

12+Y=4Y

12=4Y-Y

12=3Y

Y=12/3

Y= 4

SUBSTITUTING IN (2)

X=4Y

X=4*4

X=16

X-Y=16-4=12

X/Y = 16/4 = 4.

HENCE THE TWO NUMBERS ARE ,

X=16,Y=4.

HOPE THIS HELPS.