SOLUTION: one number is 5 more than twice another. the sum is 89. what are the numbers

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Question 359241: one number is 5 more than twice another. the sum is 89. what are the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Le x be one number.  Then the other is (2x +5)

x + (2x+5) = 89

x + 2x + 5 = 89

3x = 84

x = 28

28 

(2x +5)= 56 + 5  = 61

28 and 61 are the numbers



checking out answer

28 + 61 = 89