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 answer: A) 36 - 48 B) 50 - 34 C) 60 - 24 D) 42 - 42 E) 25 - 37

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 62 : word problem = 62 the line over x + 12 is a grouping symbol called a vinculum . it saves us writing parentheses . we have : 2 x = 62 â ˆ ’ 12 = 50 . x = 50 / 2 = 25 . this is the first number . therefore the other number is x + 12 = 25 + 12 = 37 . the sum of 25 + 37 is 62 . e"
Answer: E