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One number is five more than another. Their sum is seventeen. Find both numbers.

One number is five more than another. Their sum is seventeen. Find both numbers.
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One number is five more than another. Their sum is seventeen. Find both numbers.

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User Suresh Chikani
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17=(x+5) + x
17=6+5 +6
the answer is 6 and 5
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User Steven Hansen
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The answer would be 6 and 11. 6+5=11 and 6+11=17.
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