SOLUTION: one number is 12 less than a second number if their sum is 46 find the two numbers

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Question 1046131: one number is 12 less than a second number if their sum is 46 find the two numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x represent the larger number
x + (x-12) = 46
2x = 58
x = 29, larger number. Smaller 17 29-12
AND
29 + 17 = 46 CHECKS!