Question

Sum of two numbers is 75. If one exceeds the other by 5 , find the number

Answer 1

$$\begin{gathered} Letthefirstnumber=x \\ Thensecondnumber=x+5 \\ Now,accordingtothequestion, \\ sumofgivennumbers=75 \\ \Rightarrow x+\left(x+5\right)=75 \\ \Rightarrow 2x+5=75 \\ \Rightarrow 2x=75-5 \\ \Rightarrow 2x=70 \\ \Rightarrow x=35 \\ so,firstnumber=35 \\ secondnumber=35+5=40 \end{gathered}$$