Question 122861
You don't need 2 equations for this one. 1 equation will do.
letx be 1 number & (3x-12) for the other number.
x+(3x-12)=188
4x=188+12
4x=200
x=200/4
x=50 answer.
proof
50+3*50-12=188
50+150-12=188
200-12=188
188=188