Question

One number is 5 less than another number. The larger number is twice the smaller number. What is the larger number ?

Answer 1

Answer: 10

Explanation:

Large num: x+5

Small num: x

x*2 = x+5

2x-x = 5

x = 5

Double check:

2*5 = 10 Large num: 10

10/2= 5 Small num: 5

5+5=10