Question

The sum of two numbers is 60 and their difference is 12 find the two numbers

Answer 1

Hey Jt, you know sum means addition so let two numbers equal 60 such as A+B=60. Let their difference (or subtraction) be 12 so A-B=12. Solve for A and B then you'll get A=36 and B=24. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

x+Y = 60
X-Y=12

X=Y+12

Y+12+Y=60
2Y=60-12
Y=24
X=24+12
X=36