Question 519967
We can set up 2 equations. Let x represent the smaller number and y the bigger number. 
x + y = 28
2x - 5 = y
Substitute y and we get:
x + 2x - 5 = 28
Simplify and add 5:
3x=33
x=11
y=17
Make sense?
RJ 
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