The sum of two numbers is 17. One number is 7 less than the other. What are the two numbers?

5 and 12

Step-by-step explanation:

First, set up an equation. Since it says that one number is 7 less than the other, we can use x for the number that is 7 less than the other number, and x+7 to represent the other number. We set the equation equal to 17 because the question says that the sum of two numbers is 17.

x+x+7=17

Then, you solve the equation:

x+x+7=17

2x+7=17

2x=10

x=5.

So, the number that is 7 less than the other number is 5. To find the other number, we would add 7 to 5 because the other number would be 7 more than 5.

7+5=12

The two numbers are 5 and 12.

step-by-step explanation:

where is the questions

you forgot the options, but i found them anyways, the correct answer is "john wilson believes that words and actions based on the intellect are superior to those based on emotions".

john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

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