The sum of two numbers is 54. the smaller number is 12 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

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Malik Murphy

17 July, 01:11

The sum of two numbers is 54. the smaller number is 12 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

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Shayna Glover · Answer 1

Let x=one number and x+12 = the other number. Together the numbers=54. Set up the equation: x+x+12=54; Combine the variables; 2x+12=54; Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation; 2x=42; Divide both sides of the equation by 2; x=21 is one number and 21+12=33 is the other number. Check: 2 (21) + 12=54; 42+12=54; 54=54.