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one number is 5 more than a second number. The sum of the two numbers is 115. Find the numbers

Solution

o n e n u mb er i s 5 m ore t han a seco n d n u mb er . T h e s u m o f t h e tw o n u mb ers i s 115. F in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 60, 55

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 5 + y

x + y = 115

x = 5 + y, x + y = 115 : x = 60, y = 55

The numbers : 60, 55

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