Question

(2) The sum of two numbers is 25. If thrice the smaller number is subtracted
from twice the larger number, the subtraction is also 25. Find the
numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the smaller number is 5

the larger one is 20

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the larger number

    y be the smaller number

we have: x+y=25

               2x-3y=25

Solve the equations we have: x=20, y=5