SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 41. The smaller number is five more than half the larger number. Find the numbers

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Question 768733: The sum of two numbers is 41. The smaller number is five more than half the larger
number. Find the numbers
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=41
y=.5x+5

x+.5x+5=41
1.5x=36
x=24
y=41-24=17