Answer:
40 and 45
Explanation:
let the 2 numbers be x and y with y the larger of the two, then
x + y = 85 → (1)
x = y + 5 → (2)
substitute x = y + 5 into (1)
y + 5 + y = 85
2y + 5 = 85 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
2y = 80 ( divide both sides by 2 )
y = 40
substitute y = 40 into (2)
x = 40 + 5 = 45
the two numbers are 40 and 45