The sum of two numbers is 62, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?  Choose the correct option.
A) 36-48	B) 50-34	C) 60-24	D) 42-42	E) 25-37
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 62:   word problem = 62   The line over x + 12 is a grouping symbol called a vinculum. It saves us writing parentheses.   We have:   2x = 62 âˆ’ 12   = 50.   x = 50/2= 
<gadget id="calculator">50/2</gadget>
<output>25</output>
25.   This is the first number. Therefore the other number is   x + 12= 25 + 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">25 + 12</gadget>
<output>37</output>
37.   The sum of 25 + 37 is 62.   25-37
<result>E</result>
The sum of two numbers is 62, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?