Answer:
Larger number = 12.5, Smaller # = 7.5
Step-by-step explanation:
let L = larger #
let S = smaller #
L + S = 20
L = S + 5 (Because L is 5 more than S)
Plug in L
S + 5 + S = 20
2S + 5 = 20
2S = 20 - 5
2S = 15
(divide both sides by 2)
S = 7.5
L + 7.5 = 20
L = 12.5 (because 20 - 7.5 = 12.5)
