SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 57. the larger number is 5 more than the smaller number. what are the two numbers

SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 57. the larger number is 5 more than the smaller number. what are the two numbers

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Question 920168: the sum of two numbers is 57. the larger number is 5 more than the smaller number. what are the two numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x the smaller number
(x+5) + x = 57
2x = 52
x = 26, the smaller number. Larger is 31
And...checking
sum = 57
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