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

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

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  • 14-03-2020

The numbers are 15 and 10

Step-by-step 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

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