The sum of two numbers is 96, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?
Choices:	A) 36-48	B) 50-34	C) 60-24	D) 42-54	E) 21-63
In this problem, we are asked to find two numbers. Therefore, we must let x be one of them. Let x, then, be the first number.   We are told that the other number is 12 more, x + 12.   The problem states that their sum is 96:   word problem = 96   The line over x + 12 is a grouping symbol called a vinculum. It saves us writing parentheses.   We have:   2x = 96 âˆ’ 12   = 84.   x = 84/2= 
<gadget id="calculator">84/2</gadget>
<output>42</output>
42.   This is the first number. Therefore the other number is   x + 12= 42 + 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">42 + 12</gadget>
<output>54</output>
54.   The sum of 42 + 54 is 96.   42-54
<result>D</result>
The sum of two numbers is 96, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?