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Let the two numbers are $\"\"$ and the sum of these two numbers is 24 then the equation $\"\"$ .

Five times the first number minus the second number is 12 then the equation $\"\"$ .

Elimination method:

The system of equations are

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$\"\"$ ----------(2)

In the above system the coefficients of y - variable are opposite. $\"\"$

Add the equations to eliminate the y - variable and solve the equation.

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The resultant equation is $\"\"$ .

Divide each side by 6.

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The value of $\"\"$ substitute in either equation to find y.

First equation: $\"\"$ .

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Subtract 6 from each side.

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The solution is $\"\"$ .