SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 5. The larger number is 7 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Question 718745: The sum of two numbers is 5. The larger number is 7 more than the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+Y=5
Y=X+7
X+(X+7)=5
2X=5-7
2X=-2
X=-2/2
X=-1 ANS FOR THE SMALLER NUMBER.
-1+Y=5
Y=5+1
Y=6 ANS.
PROOF:
6=-1+7
6=6
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