One number is twelve less than another number. The total of the two numbers is 154. Find both numbers.

83 and 71

Step-by-step explanation:

One number is twelve less than the other number

Let the one number be x

Let the other number be x - 12

Since one number is 12 , less than the other number, and the total of the two numbers is 154, then, we'll have

x + x - 12 = 154

2x = 154 + 12

2x = 166

x = 83

Therefore, both numbers would be;

First number = x = 83

Second number = x - 12 = 83 - 12 = 71

x=3/2

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