The sum of two numbers is 56, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 36-48  B) 22-34  C) 60-24  D) 42-42  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 56:   word problem = 56   The line over x + 12 is a grouping symbol called a vinculum. It saves us writing parentheses.   We have:   2x = 56 âˆ’ 12   = 44.   x = 44/2= 
<gadget id="calculator">44/2</gadget>
<output>22</output>
22.   This is the first number. Therefore the other number is   x + 12= 22 + 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">22 + 12</gadget>
<output>34</output>
34.   The sum of 22 + 34 is 56.   22-34
<result>B</result>
The sum of two numbers is 56, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?