Question

The cost of a notebook is rs 5 less than the cost of a pen. Write a liniar equation in two variables to represent ts statement.

Answer 1

Let the cost of notebook be 'x' and that of pen be 'y'
As per the given condition,
x=5-y
x+y=5

Answer 2

Notebook = x
Pen = y
So the eqution for x = y - 5