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One number is five less than another. If their sum is 135, what are the numbers?

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s f i v e l ess t han an o t h er . I f t h e i r s u m i s 135, w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers ?

Solution

The numbers : 65, 70

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y - 5

x + y = 135

x = y - 5, x + y = 135 : x = 65, y = 70

The numbers : 65, 70

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