Question

The sum of two positive numbers is 29. If one of them is 5 more than that of the other, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

12 and 17

Explanation:

Let x represent the first number and y represent the second number.

x + y = 29

x = y + 5

Substitute the second equation into the first equation and solve for y.

y + y + 5 = 29

2y = 24

y = 12

Use this to calculate the value of x.

x = 12 + 5

x = 17

Therefore, the two numbers are 12 and 17.