SOLUTION: One number is 5 less than another. The sum of the two numbers is 181. Find the two numbers.

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Question 290610: One number is 5 less than another. The sum of the two numbers is 181. Find the two numbers.
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One number is 5 less than another. The sum of the two numbers is 181. Find the two numbers.

Let "x" be one number.
Let "x-5" be the other number.
Therefore, the equation becomes:

x%2B%28x-5%29=181

Now solve for "x" to find the first number.
Then deduct 5 to find the second number.