Question

The sum of two number is 36 if one exceeds the other by 5 find the number.

Answer 1

So, x+y= 36

and X is 5 bigger than whatever y is.

so,

x= 5+y

which means

(5+y) + y = 36

5+2y = 36

2y= 36-5

2y = 31

so, y is 31/2 = 15.5

and X = y + 5

or,X = 15.5 + 5

X = 20.5

so, X is 20.5 and Y is 15.5

since u wanted to know the one that exceeds the other by 5.

The number is 20.5

Have a good day

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let one number be = x

so other number = x+5

x+x+5=36

2x=31

x=15.5

and x+5=20.5