Question

The sum of two numbers Is 55. The smaller number Is 5 less than the larger number. What are the numbers?​

Answer 1

the smaller is 25 and the bigger one is 30 .

Explanation:

1.

x+y=55

y-5=x

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2.

x+y=55

y-x=5

2y = 60

y = 30

30 - 5 = 25