Problema Solution

the difference of two numbers is 12. two fifths of the greater number is six more than one third of the lesser number. find both numbers

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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers, x >y.

x - y = 12

(2/5)x = 6 + (1/3)y

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x = 30

y = 18

The numbers are 30 and 18.