SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 48. If the smaller number is subtracted from the larger, the difference is 12. Find the two numbers.

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Question 250705: The sum of two numbers is 48. If the smaller number is subtracted from the larger, the difference is 12. Find the two numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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m+n=48
m-n=12
add the two equations
2m=60
m=30
n=18