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One number is five more than twice as much as another number. The sum of the numbers is 56. Find the numbers

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Answer:

17 & 39

Explanation:

x-5=2y

x+y=56

x=2y+5

2y+5+y=56

3y=51

y=17

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Answer:

Let x = the smaller number

Let 2x+5 = the larger number

x + 2x + 5 = 56

3x + 5 = 56

3x = 51

x = 17

2x + 5 = 2(17) + 5 = 39

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