The Sum of two number is 55 if one exceeds The Other by 5 find the numbers
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Answer:25
Step-by-step explanation:
x+5=55-x
x+x=55-5
2x=50
x=25
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Let nos be x, y
x+y=55.........(1)
By the second condition
x=5+y......... (2)
Substitute (2)in(1)
5+y+y=55
5+2y=55
2y=50
y=25
Substitute value of y in(2)
x=25+5
x=30
Therefore the nos are 25,30
x+y=55.........(1)
By the second condition
x=5+y......... (2)
Substitute (2)in(1)
5+y+y=55
5+2y=55
2y=50
y=25
Substitute value of y in(2)
x=25+5
x=30
Therefore the nos are 25,30
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