Two numbers have a sum of 23. One number is 5 more than the other. Find the the numbers

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Answer:

The two numbers are 9 and 14.

Explanation:

x+(x+5)=23

2x+5=23

2x=23-5

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

9+5=14

Thom Ives answered Apr 21, 2020

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