Question

If one fifth of a number exceeds one seventh of it by 10, then the number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. x = one-fifth of x :-

$\frac{x}{5}$

Given,

$= > \frac{x}{7} - \frac{x}{5} = 10$

$= > \frac{ - 2x}{35} = 10$

$= > x = - 175$

Therefore the no. is -175.

Answer 2

Answer:

x\7-x\5 = 10

= -2x\35 = 10

= -2x = 10 X 35

= -x = 350\2

= x= -175