Question

5 times a number subtracted from 60 gives 25 . find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be y

by the given condition,

60-5y = 20

➡️ -5y = 20-60

➡️ -5y = -40

➡️ y = -40/-5

➡️ y = 8

hence the number is 8

Answer 2

Answer :-

The Number = 5x = 35.

Explanation :-

Given :

• 5 times a number subtracted from 60 = 25.

To Find :

• The Number.

Solution :

Let the Number be 5x.

So, According to Question,

➞ 60 - 5x = 25.

➞ -5x = 25 - 60.

➞ -5x = -35.

➞ 5x = 35.

➞ x = 35 ÷ 5.

➞ x = 7.

Therefore, The Number = 5x = 35.

Verification :-

➞ 60 - 5(7) = 25.

➞ 60 - 35 = 25.

➞ 25 = 25.

LHS = RHS.

Hence, Verified.