Hi Emily,
Let x = one of the numbers
x +12 is the other number
now add them together
x + x + 12 = 48
2x = 36
x = 18
x + 12 = 30
18 + 30 = 48 and it all checks out
good luck
Emily D.
asked • 11/20/14A number is 12 more than the other. Find the number if their sum is 48
equation for it !
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Muhammad F.
I was not getting the answer but you helped me im my problem10/07/19