One number, x, is 12 more than half another number, y. The sum of the numbers is 60. What are the numbers?

A.
x = 24 and y = 36

B.
x = 36 and y = 24

C.
x = 32 and y = 28

D.
x = 28 and y = 32

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Answer:

They are 28 and

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we need to set up a system of equations based on the information provided.

Let x be one number and y be another number.

According to the problem:

1. \(x = \frac{y}{2} + 12\)

2. \(x + y = 60\)

Now, we can substitute the expression for x from the first equation into the second equation:

\(\frac{y}{2} + 12 + y = 60\)

Combining like terms:

\(\frac{y}{2} + y + 12 = 60\)

\(\frac{3y}{2} + 12 = 60\)

\(\frac{3y}{2} = 48\)

\(3y = 96\)

\(y = 32\)

Now, we can substitute the value of y back into the first equation to find x:

\(x = \frac{32}{2} + 12\)

\(x = 16 + 12\)

\(x = 28\)

Therefore, the two numbers are 28 and 32.