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One number is 5 more than twice another number. the sun of the numbers is 35. find the numbers.
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One number is 5 more than twice another number. the sun of the numbers is 35. find the numbers.

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Your answer is 25...............
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1st number = x
2nd number = 2x + 5
sum = 35
x + 2x + 5 = 35
3x + 5 = 35

3x = 35 - 5
3x = 30
3x/3 = 30/3
x = 10
1st number = 10
2nd number = 2(10) + 5 = 20 + 5 = 25

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