One number is 12 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 24. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers.

Answer 1

x=12y

x+y = 24

y = 24-x

x = 12(24-x) = 288 -12x

13x = 288

x = 288/13 = 22 2/13

y = 24- 288/13 = 24/13 = 1 11/13

x=12y= 24/13 times 12= 288/13= 22 2/13