Question

Question #dd801

Answer 1

The two numbers are `6` and `11`.

Explanation:

To solve this equation, you need to create a system of linear equations. These are the equations I created

`x+y=17" "` and `" "x-y=5`

You then solve for `x` or `y` in either equation. I chose to solve for `x` in the second equation and got

`x=y+5`

I then substitute the expression I got into the other equation and got

`y+5+y = 17`

which I simplified to

`2y+5=17`

You then solve for `y`. I got

`y=6`

Finally, you substitute why into either of your original equations where I got

`x=11`

Your final numbers should be `6` and `11`.