SOLUTION: One number is 12 less than a second number. If their sum is 46, find the two numbers.

SOLUTION: One number is 12 less than a second number. If their sum is 46, find the two numbers.

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Question 1017129: One number is 12 less than a second number. If their sum is 46, find the two numbers.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
29 and 17. I don't need a calculator for this one.
For you, though, who are still learning:
x+x-12 = 46 add 12 both sides
2x = 58 Divide 58/2 to get your answer
x= 29 and the other is x-12, so it's 29-12
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