The sum of two numbers is 40. the smaller number is 12 less than the larger number. what are the numbers?

answer: approximately 206 bones

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δabc ≅ δdcb by sas because

db ≅ ac . . given (side)

bc ≅ bc . . reflexive property (side)

∠dbc ≅ ∠ acb . . alternate interior angles where transversal bc crosses parallel lines bd and ac (included angle)