A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the

1.	A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.
Answer» Correct answer are 30,42 Let the two numbers be x and y. Then, according to the question, we have x - y = 12. .........(1) x + y = 72. .........(2) Now, (1) + (2): x = 30 Substituting the value of x = 30 in (1), we get y = 42 Hence, 30 and 42 are the two numbers.

A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.

Answer»

Correct answer are 30,42

Let the two numbers be x and y. Then, according to the question, we have

x - y = 12. .........(1)

x + y = 72. .........(2)

Now, (1) + (2):

x = 30

Substituting the value of x = 30 in (1), we get

y = 42

Hence, 30 and 42 are the two numbers.