SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 37.One number is 5 more than the other.Find the numbers

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Question 277398: The sum of two numbers is 37.One number is 5 more than the other.Find the numbers

Answer by asuar010(338)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + (x+5) = 37
2x+5=37
2x=32
x=16
one number is 16 and the other is 16+5=21.

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