Shaina A.
asked • 10/07/17
The sum of two numbers is 47 . The smaller number is 5 less than the larger number. What are the numbers
Arturo O.
answered • 10/07/17
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n = larger number
n - 5 = smaller number
n + (n - 5) = 47
2n - 5 = 47
n = (47 + 5)/2 = 26
The larger number is 26, the smaller number is 26 - 5 = 21. Note that
26 + 21 = 47
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