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A number is 12 more than the other if their sum is 48. What are the numbers? Also, find the product of these numbers. [4 MARKS]
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Given that
A number is 12 more than the other number.
Let the number be x, thentheother number will be x+12.
As per question
x+(x+12)=48
⇒2x+12=48
⇒2x=48−12
⇒x=362=18
Then, the other number is x+12=18+12=30.
Therefore, the numbers are 18 and 30.
The product of these numbers =18×30=540.
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Forming the equation: 1 Mark
Steps: 2 Marks
Answer: 1 Mark
Given that
A number is 12 more than the other number.
Let the number be x, thentheother number will be x+12.
As per question
x+(x+12)=48
⇒2x+12=48
⇒2x=48−12
⇒x=362=18
Then, the other number is x+12=18+12=30.
Therefore, the numbers are 18 and 30.
The product of these numbers =18×30=540.
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