Question

One number is 5 more than twice another number. the sum of the numbers is 35. find the number

Answer 1

2n+5=x
n+x=35

n+x=35
x=35-n substitute into the other equation.

2n+5=x
2n+5=35-n
3n+5=35
3n=30
n=10

Go back to find x using your n value.
n+x=35
10+x=35
x=25

Answer 2

The numbers are 10 and 25.