Question

1. Two numbers differ by 5. Twice the greater number is 2 more than thrice the
smaller number. Find the numbers.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer

x+y=25 ………..(1)

3y−2x=25

−2x+3y=25

2x−3y=−25 ………..(2)

2x+2y=50

2x−3y=−25

_____________

5y=75

y=

5

75

=15

y=15

x+y=25

x=25−y

x=25−15

x=10.

Answer 2

Answer:

let one be x and other be x+5

ATQ.

2(x+5)-2=3x

2x+10-2=3x

2x-3x= -8

x=8

the greater no. =x+5=8+5=13

the smaller= x=8

hope it helps