Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Review - Page 112: 24

Answer

$x=140$

Work Step by Step

Let x represent the number. Let x+5 represent the larger number. $x+x+5=285$ $2x=280$ $x=140$
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