Question

If the sum of two number is 37 and the greater number exceeds the smaller by 5, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

21 and 16

Explanation:

x= big number

x`-5 = small number

x + x-5 = 37

2x-5 =37

2x= 42

x = 21

21-5 = 16

21+16 = 37