Question

The cost of a ball pen is Rs.5 less than the cost of a fountain pen. Write this statement as a linear equation in two variables. ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution:

Cost of fountain pen be x

Cost of ball pen is y

Given

2

x

−5=y

⇒ x−10=2y

⇒ x−2y=10

Answer 2

Answer:

let the cost of fountain pen be x

let the cost of ball pen be y

according to the question

The cost of a ball pen is Rs.5 less than the cost of a fountain pen.

therefore

y= x-5

is the statement

Step-by-step explanation:

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