Question

5. A number is twice the other number. When the larger number is subtracted from 50, the result is
more than the smaller number is subtracted from 40. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

let first number be (x)

let second number be 2x

when

50-2x = 40 - x

50-40 = -x + 2x

10 = x

x = 10

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Answer 2

Answer:

The nos are 10 and 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller number be x

Larger number = 2x

50 - 2x = 40 - x

50 - 40 = -x + 2x

10 = x

Larger no = 20