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The second number, which is 5 more than twice the first, is y.
y = 2x + 5
x + y = 44
x + (2x + 5) = 44
3x + 5 = 44
3x = 44 - 5
3x = 39
x = 39/3
x = 13
For the other number:
x + y = 44
13 + y = 44
y = 44 - 13
y = 31
The two numbers are 13 and 31.
