Answer:
17 & 22
Explanation:
We can set up a simple equation to help us solve this problem.
n + (n + 5) = 39
The equation means we have two numbers, one being a number and one being that same number plus 5, and these two numbers are equal to 39
(as the problem says)
To solve:
(equation) n + (n + 5) = 39
("distribute") n + n + 5 = 39
(combine like terms) 2n + 5 = 39
(subtract 5 from both sides) 2n = 34
(dividing both sides by 2) n = 17
To answer the problem:
(equation) n + (n + 5) = 39
(plug in) (17) + ((17) + 5) = 39
(simplify with addition) 17 + 22 = 39
And there are our two numbers (17 & 22). We can test by adding them together and making sure we get 39 (which we do)