SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 12. Find the two numbers if one is twice than the other ?

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Question 610136: The difference of two numbers is 12. Find the two numbers if one is twice than the other ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Note: Highlighted is the the one that is twice the other number 'n' 

 2n -n = 12

        n = 12