SOLUTION: One number is 12 less than a second number. If their sum is 46 find the 2 numbers?
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Question 1015327: One number is 12 less than a second number. If their sum is 46 find the 2 numbers?
Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=Y-12
X+Y=46
Y-12+Y=46
2Y-12=46
2Y=58
Y=29
X=17
The difference is 12, and they sum to 46
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