The Sum Of Two Numbers Is 30. One Number Is 12 Less Than Twice The Other Number. Find The Two Number.

the sum of two numbers is 30. one number is 12 less than twice the other number. find the two number.

 

Answer:

14 and 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Equations:

x + y = 30

x = 2y - 12

Substitute:

2y - 12 + y = 30

Solve:

3y - 12 = 30

3y = 30 + 12

3y = 42

y = 14

Solve for x:

x + 14 = 30

x = 30 -14

x = 16


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