Question

sum of two numbers is 29 and one number exceeds another by 5 .find the number​

Answer 1

Answer: 12 and 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Let m and n be the numbers

m+n=29—-(1)

m-n=5—-(2)

(1)+(2)——>

2m=34

m=17

(1)-(2)——>

2n=24

n=12

Answer 2

let the first no. be 'x'.

then, second no.='x+5'

now, according to question,

X+(X+5)=29

or,X+x+5=29

or,2x+5=29

or,2x=24

or,X=12

so,first no.=12

second no.=17