SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 48. If the smaller number is subtracted from the larger, the difference is 12. Find the two numbers.
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Question 250705: The sum of two numbers is 48. If the smaller number is subtracted from the larger, the difference is 12. Find the two numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m+n=48
m-n=12
add the two equations
2m=60
m=30
n=18
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