Question

One number exceeds another
by 5. Their sum is 29. The
numbers are : (a)11,16 (b)10,15 (c)8,13 (d)12,17​

Answer 1

(d) 12,17

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number = x.

Other number = x+5

Sum = x+x+5 = 29

2x+5 = 29

2x = 24

x = 12

x+5 = 12+5 = 17

Answer 2

Answer:

12,17

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+5=29

2x=29-5

2x=24

x=24/2

x=12