SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 25. The second number is 5 more than the first number. Find the numbers.

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Question 711467: The sum of two numbers is 25. The second number is 5 more than the first number. Find the numbers.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+5=25
2x=25-5
x=20/2
x=10
x+5=15

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