SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers whose diffrence is 5 is 17 what is the smaller of the two numbers

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Question 471520: the sum of two numbers whose diffrence is 5 is 17
what is the smaller of the two numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

the difference of two numbers is 5

Let x and (x+5) represent the smaller and larger number respectively

Question states***

x + (x+5) = 17

     2x = 12

      x = 6, the smaller of the two numbers



CHECKING our Answer***Larger is 11  (6+5)

 6 + 11 = 17