Question

if 10 be added to your times a certain number, the result is 5 less than five times the number. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

X+10=y

y=5-5x

5x+y=5

x-y=-10

6x=-5

X=-5/6

Answer 2

Let the required number be x. Then,

According to question

10 + 4x = 5x - 5

10 + 5 = 5x - 4x

15 = x.

Hence, the required number is 15.