SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 74, find the two numbers.

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Question 1187902: The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 74, find the two numbers.
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Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + (x+12) = 74

2x + 12 = 74

2x = 62

x = 31  -->  x+12 = 43



The two numbers are 31 and 43.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The larger of two numbers is 12 more than the smaller number. If the sum of the two numbers is 74, find the two numbers.
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74 + 12 = 86
86/2 is the larger number
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74 - 12 = 62
62/2 is the smaller number