One number is 5 more than another number. the sum of the two numbers is 43.

Lets x and y are the 2 numbers

One number is 5 more than another number: x = y + 5
The sum of the two numbers is 43: x + y = 43

substitute x = y + 5 into x + y = 43

x + y = 43
y + 5 + y = 43
2y = 38
y = 19

x = y + 5 = 19 + 5 = 24

answer
Two numbers are 19 and 24

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