Question

A number, when subtracted from 95 gives same result as 45 is subtracted from the number, then the
number is
a) 70
b) 80

c) 60
d) 50​

Answer 1

Answer:

95-x= x-45

95+45 = x + x

140 = 2x

140/2= x

70 = x

Step-by-step explanation:

option (a)

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Answer 2

The number is 70.

GIVEN

A number, when subtracted from 95 gives same result as 45 is subtracted from the number.

TO FIND

The number.

SOLUTION

We can simply solve the above problem as follows;

Let the number be, x

According to the question;

The Number is subtracted by 95.

Algebraic equation thus formed;

95-x (Equation 1)

Number subtracted by 45.

x-45 (Equation 2)

Equating 1 & 2

95-x = x-45

Adding the like terms;

95+45 = x + x

140 = 2x

Dividing LHS and RHS by 2

70 = x

Hence, The number is 70.

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