Question

One number exceeds another by 5 the sum of the numbers is 37 . What are the numbers

Answer 1

One number = x
Another number = y

x = y + 5
x + y = 37

(y + 5) + y = 37
2y + 5 = 37
2y = 32
y = 16

x = (16) + 5
x = 21

The numbers are 16 and 21.