SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 84. if one number is 12 more than the other, find the numbers.

Question 830354: the sum of two numbers is 84. if one number is 12 more than the other, find the numbers.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + y = 84
y = x + 12
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x + y = 84
x - y = -12
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x = 36
y = 48
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