document.write( "Question 1046131: one number is 12 less than a second number if their sum is 46 find the two numbers \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #661629 by ewatrrr(24785) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x represent the larger number \n" ); document.write( "x + (x-12) = 46 \n" ); document.write( "2x = 58 \n" ); document.write( "x = 29, larger number. Smaller 17 \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "AND \n" ); document.write( "29 + 17 = 46 CHECKS! \n" ); document.write( " |