Question

one number is greater than the other number by 5 the sum of two number is 23 the number are​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the both no x

x + x = 23 - 5

2x = 18

x = 18 ÷ 2

x = 9

1st no. = 9

2nd no. = 9+5

= 13

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Answer 2

Answer:

let the first number be a and other a+5

sum of two numbers = 23

a+a+5 =23

2a = 23-5

2a = 18

a = 18÷2

= 9

the one number is 9 and othe is

9+5=14