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  • 14-02-2018
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one of two numbers is five more than other. the sum of the numbers is 17 find the numbers


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mysticaldogg
mysticaldogg mysticaldogg
  • 14-02-2018
1st number = x 
2nd number = x + 5

x + x + 5 = 17
combine like terms

2x  + 5 = 17
subtract 5 from both sides

2x = 12
divide both sides by 2 to isolate x 

x = 6

1st number = 6
2nd number = 11
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bale212 bale212
  • 14-02-2018
The answer is x=6 I did the math in my head so fast
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