mothahawka7777
mothahawka7777 mothahawka7777
  • 25-03-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

1. TWO numbers total 72 and have a difference of 12 Find the two numbers
The larger number is
and the smaller number is​

Respuesta :

Аноним Аноним
  • 25-03-2020

Let the two numbers be x and y.

We know that:

x+y=72

x-y=12

Sum the two equations:

2x=84

Divide both sides by 2:

x=42

Plug this value for x in one of the two equations:

42-y=12 ---> y=42-12=30

Answer Link
ariee2049
ariee2049 ariee2049
  • 25-03-2020
30 and 42 because when add to is equal to 72
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

-x - 4y = 16 find value of y when x equals -8
If the value of b is 7, then what is the value of the expression -3b2 + 25 = ?
President jimmy carter's decision to pardon vietnam war draft evaders who had fled to canada is an example of the president's role as a.chief diplomat b.head
Find the 31st term of the following sequence. 9, 15, 21, ...
You have started positive-pressure ventilation for a newborn because her heart rate is low (bradycardia). what is the most important indicator of successful pos
a cart of 8 kg mass has a force of 16 newtons exerted on it, what is its acceleration?
Set up and solve an inequality
What are the critical points for the inequality x^2 - 4/x^2 - 5x +6 < 0? a. x = –2 and x = 2 b. x = 2 and x = 3 c. x = –3, x = –2, and x = 2 d. x = –2,
7. How does pruning change an older child’s brain? Why is the process important?
Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 2(x + 1 ) - 3(x + 5) ≥ 0