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Write a system of equations modeling the given conditions. "The sum of two numbers is 62. One number is 12 more than the other find the numbers.

Write a system of equations modeling the given conditions. "The sum of two numbers is 62. One number is 12 more than the other find the numbers.
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Write a system of equations modeling the given conditions.

"The sum of two numbers is 62. One number is 12 more than the other find the numbers.

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User Wahkuna
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Let's call x the first number and y the second number.

The sum of the two numbers is 62.

x + y = 62

One number is 12 more than the other.

y = x - 12

In short, the system would be :

x + y = 62
y = x - 12
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