The sum of two numbers is 64, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers? Select the correct option:
A) 26-38
B) 50-34
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 64:   word problem = 64   The line over x + 12 is a grouping symbol called a vinculum. It saves us writing parentheses.   We have:   2x = 64 âˆ’ 12   = 52.   x = 52/2= 
<gadget id="calculator">52/2</gadget>
<output>26</output>
26.   This is the first number. Therefore the other number is   x + 12= 26 + 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">26 + 12</gadget>
<output>38</output>
38.   The sum of 26 + 38 is 64.   26-38
<result>A</result>
The sum of two numbers is 64, and one of them is 12 more than the other. What are the two numbers?