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The sum of two numbers is thirty one. The first is five less than the second. Find the numbers

User Hamed Nova
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Answer:

Explanation:

First Number : x - 5

Second Number : x

x + ( x - 5) = 31

2x - 5 = 31

2x = 31 + 5

2x/2 = 36/2

x = 18

Then plugin x= 18 into First numer X - 5

x - 5

18 - 5 = 13

18 + 13 = 31

so .....

First Number is 13

Second number is 18

User VIceBerg
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13+18=31 and I need at least
User Matt Clark
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