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11Alexandr11 [23.1K]
3 years ago
12

The larger of two numbers is five more than the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 59, find the numbers

Mathematics
1 answer:
Andrews [41]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

27 and 32.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be A and B.

The larger number (let's use B) is 5 more than the smaller one (A). In other words:

B=5+A

Their sum is 59. So:

A+B=59

This is a system of equations. Solve by substituting the first equation into the second. Thus:

A+(5+A)=59

Combine like terms:

2A+5=59

Subtract 5 from both sides:

2A=54

Divide both sides by 2:

A=27

So, the smaller number is 27.

This means that the bigger number is 27+5=32.

So, the two numbers are 27 and 32.

And we're done!

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