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  • 22-11-2021
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The sum of two numbers is 65. The larger number is 5 more than the smaller number. What are the numbers?

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reinhard10158
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  • 22-11-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

the numbers : x, y

x + y = 65

x = y + 5

we use the second equation in the first equation :

y + 5 + y = 65

2y + 5 = 65

2y = 60

y = 30

x = y + 5 = 30 + 5 = 35

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