Question

one number is three times another number if the larger number is subtracted from 60 the result is 5 less than the smaller number is subtracted from 55 find the numbers ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

Let smaller number be x

so, x-60=x-55-5

=> 2x=10

=>x=10/2

=>x=5

Answer 2

Answer:

∴ First number = 5

second number = 15

Explanation:

Let the first number be 'a'

Second number = 3a.

According to question

60−3a=(55−a)−5

60−3a=50−a.

2a=10.

a=5