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OpenStudy (steven513):

The second of two numbers is 5 more than the first. The sum of the numbers is 57. Find the numbers.

satellite73 (satellite73):

i guess 20 and 25 but that does not work, because they only add up to 45, try two bigger ones

satellite73 (satellite73):

did you try two larger ones? `

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Important: represent your unknowns. Let x be the first number and let x+5 be the second number. The sum of the 2 numbers is 57. Thus, write x + (x+5) =57 Solve for x. Then find x+5. Check your work by adding the 2 numbers together.

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