SOLUTION: there are 12 more apples than oranges in a basket of 36 apples and oranges. How many apples are in the basket?

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Question 614932: there are 12 more apples than oranges in a basket of 36 apples and oranges. How many apples are in the basket?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = number of oranges
+36+-+x+ = number of apples
given:
+36+-+x+=+x+%2B+12+
+2x+=+36+-+12+
+2x+=+24+
+x+=+12+
+36+-+12+=+24+
There are 24 apples in basket