the sum of two numbers is 10. twice the larger exceeds three times the smaller by 5. find the numbers
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the sum of two numbers is 10. twice the larger exceeds three times the smaller by 5. find the numbers
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Answer:
Larger no. = 7
Smaller no. = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
let the larger no. be "x"
then the smaller no. = 10-x
according to the question:
2x-5= 3(10-x)
2x-5= 30- 3x
2x+ 3x= 30+5
5x= 35
x= 35/5
x= 7
Larger no. = x= 7
Smaller no. = 10-x= 10-7= 3