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

Rationale: "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 : 2 x = 56 â ˆ ’ 12 = 44 . x = 44 / 2 = 22 . this is the first number . therefore the other number is x + 12 = 22 + 12 = 34 . the sum of 22 + 34 is 56 . b"
Answer: B