x + x - 5 = 31
2x = 36
x = ________ (larger number)
The sum of two numbers is 31. The first number is 5 less than the second. Find the numbers.
what?
2 answers
x + (x-5) = 31
2 x - 5 = 31
2 x = 36
x = 18
x-5 =
2 x - 5 = 31
2 x = 36
x = 18
x-5 =