Question

7. Two numbers differ by 5, If their sum is 19, then
find the two numbers.

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Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x-5=19

2x=19+5

2x=24

x=24/2

x=12

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Answer 2

x-y=5 ----1

x+y=19 -----2

add

x-y=5

x+y=19

_____

2x=24

_____

x=24/2

x=12

substitute in the eq 1

x-y=5

12-y=5

-y=5-12

-y=-7

y=7

x=12;y=7