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

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2n+5=x
n+x=35

n+x=35
x=35-n substitute into the other equation.

2n+5=x
2n+5=35-n
3n+5=35
3n=30
n=10

Go back to find x using your n value.
n+x=35
10+x=35
x=25
User Sepehr Hamzehlooy
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The numbers are 10 and 25.

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