Question

A number is 5 less than 2 times another number. Their sum is 25. What are the 2 numbers ?

Answer 1

The numbers are 15 and 10

Explanation:

• Let one number be x. Then the other number = 2x - 5. Sum = 25

x + 2x - 5 = 25

3x = 30

⇒ x = 10

⇒ 2x - 5 = 20 - 5 = 15