SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 34 . The larger number is 12 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

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Question 1134693: The sum of two numbers is
34
. The larger number is
12
more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A + b = 34
A - b = 12
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