Question

The sum of two numbers is five more than twice the first. The sum of the number is 45. Find the numbers

Answer 1

First number is 20, second is 25

Explanation:

x + y = 5 + 2x = 45

solve for x first

5 + 2x = 45

x = 20

then solve for y

20 + y = 45

y = 25

hope this helps