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If the sum of two numbers is 35 and one number exceeds the other by 5, what are the numbers​

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Answer:

See below

Explanation:

x = one number

x+5 = other number summed = 35

x + x+5 = 35

2x + 5 = 35

2x = 30

x = 15 the other is x=5 = 20

User Albert Alberto
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Answer:

15 and 20.

Explanation:

15+20=35

20-15=5

User Nathan W
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