Question

the difference between two numbers is 16. five times the smaller number is the same as eight less than twice the larger. find the number

Answer 1

Step 1

Let the smaller number = x

Let the bigger number = y

Step 2

Difference between the number

y - x = 16-------------------------------(1)

Step 3

Five times the smaller number means: 5x

Eight less than twice the larger number means: 2x - 8

Since we were told they are equal means

5x