SOLUTION:
One number is 5 more than a second number. The sum of the numbers is 115. Find the numbers.
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Question 676707:
One number is 5 more than a second number. The sum of the numbers is 115. Find the numbers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=Y+5
X+Y=115
(Y+5)+Y=115
2Y=115-5
2Y=110
Y=110/2
Y=55 ANS.
X=55+5
X=60 ANS.
PROOF:
55+60=115
115=115
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