Question

one number exceeds an other by 5, and their sum is 29;find them?

Answer 1

Let nos. Be x and x+5.
x + (x+5) = 29
2x + 5 = 29
2x = 24
x = 12
Therefore, nos. Are 12 and 17

Answer 2

Hi friend,

Let the other number be x
Let one number be x+5
Sum of the numbers are 29

A.T.Q
x+x+5=29
2x=29-5
2x=24
x=24/2
x=12

So the numbers are 12 and 12+5=17
Answer is 12 and 17.


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