Question

Rakesh had 10 candies, Mohit had 2x candies more than Rakesh. Mukesh had x candies less than
Mohit.
a) How many candies did Mukesh have?
Express the answer in terms of x.
b) If x = 4, find the number of candies Mukesh had. ​

Answer 1

Rakesh =10

Mohit= 10+2X

(a) Mukesh = 10+2X-X=10+X

(b)X=4

SO; Mukesh=10+4=14