Question

The sum of two numbers is thirty one. The first is five less than the second. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Explanation:

First Number : x - 5

Second Number : x

x + ( x - 5) = 31

2x - 5 = 31

2x = 31 + 5

2x/2 = 36/2

x = 18

Then plugin x= 18 into First numer X - 5

x - 5

18 - 5 = 13

18 + 13 = 31

so .....

First Number is 13

Second number is 18

Answer 2

13+18=31 and I need at least