The sum of two numbers is 37. five times the smaller number exceeds four times the larger number by five. find the numbers.

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The sum of two numbers is 37. five times the smaller number exceeds four times the larger number by five. find the numbers.
x+y=37
5x=4y+5
x+(4y+5)/5=37
x=20 and y=17

The answer to your question is x=20 and y=17