Question

A number is twice another number. When the larger is subtracted from 50 the
result is 2 more than when the smaller is subtracted from 40. Find the numbers
with explanation please ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The smaller number is 8 and the larger number is 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

$50-2x=2+(40-x)$

$-2x+x=2+40-50$

$-x=-8$

$x=8$

$SmallerNo.=8$

$LargerNo.=8*2=16$