Question

One number is ten more than twice another. Their sum is one. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

let the other number be x

one number = 2x + 10

sum = 1

x + 2x + 10 = 1

3x = 1-10

3x = -9

x = -9/3

x = -3

the first number is 2x + 10

= 2*-3+10

= -6+10

= 4

hence numbers are -3 and 4