The sum of two numbers is 125. The second is 5 more than the first. Find the numbers

Question

The sum of two numbers is 125. The second is 5 more than the first. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Let x be the first unknown number.  The second number is 5 more than x, or x+5.  Their sum is 125:

 

      x + (x+5) = 125

 

Combine like terms:

 

      2x + 5 = 125

 

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:

 

      2x = 120

 

Can you finish it from here?