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5 June, 14:02

One number exceeds another by 5 the sum of the numbers is 37. What are the numbers

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  1. 5 June, 14:08
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    One number = x

    Another number = y

    x = y + 5

    x + y = 37

    (y + 5) + y = 37

    2y + 5 = 37

    2y = 32

    y = 16

    x = (16) + 5

    x = 21

    The numbers are 16 and 21.
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