Question

The sum of 2 positive numbers is 29. If one of them is 5 more that that of other, Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: 12+17

Step-by-step explanation: First, you divide 29 by 2, then you round to the nearest number, it's about 15. Then, you keep shifting your numbers, 15+14, 16+13, 17+12. Stop when you get to 17+12, 17=12+5, hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

Answer:

12 and 17

Step-by-step explanation:

smaller number = (29-5)/2 = 24/2 = 12

greater number = 12 + 5 = 17