What two numbers equal 5 and have a difference of 0.5?

Answer 1

Let's represent the two numbers as x and y. We can create a system of equations to solve for x and y:

x + y = 5 (equation 1) x - y = 0.5 (equation 2)

By solving this system of equations, we can find that the two numbers are 2.75 and 2.25.

Answer 2

Since the sum of two numbers is 5, we have:

x + y = 5 where x and y are unknowns.

Since the difference of two numbers is 0.5, we have:

x - y = 0.5

These are the two equations we obtain from interpreting the problem:

x + y = 5

x - y = 0.5

Combine these equations to get:

2x = 5.5

x = 5.5/2

x = 2.75

Finally, substitute the value for either of the equation and solve for y.

2.75 + y = 5

y = 5.00 - 2.75

y = 2.25

So the two numbers with the sum 5 and the difference 0.5 are 2.75 and 2.25.

Answer 3

Well, honey, it's not rocket science. The two numbers you're looking for are 2.75 and 2.25. They add up to 5 and have a difference of 0.5. Math can be a piece of cake when you know where to look.