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16 August, 21:30

One of two numbers is five more than other. the sum of the numbers is 17 find the numbers

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  1. 16 August, 21:36
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    The answer is x=6 I did the math in my head so fast
  2. 16 August, 21:45
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    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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