Question

Sum of two numbers is 75. If one exceededthe other by 5,find the numbers

Answer 1

the two numbers are 35 and 40

Explanation:

let the first number be x

according to question,

x + x + 5 = 75

2x + 5 = 75

2x = 70

x = 70/2 = 35

thus, the two numbers are 35 and 40

Answer 2

• 35 & 40

Explanation:

Let's assume the first number be x

Then the second number will be x + 5

According to the given statement, The Sum of two number is 75.

Adding both the numbers,

`\sf x + x + 5 = 75`

`\sf 2x + 5 = 75`

Subtract 5 from both sides,

`\sf 2x + 5 -5 = 75 -5`

`\sf 2x = 70`

Divide both sides by 2,

`\sf x = 35`

since we have assumed first number as x

`\sf x = 35`

second number,

`\sf x + 5`

Plugging the values of x ,

`\sf x + 35`

`\sf 40`

Hence the two numbers are 35 and 40