Question

The sum of two consecutive multiples of 5 is 55.find these multiples

Answer 1

Let the two multiples be 5x and 5(x+1), then;

5x + 5(x+1) = 55

or, 10x + 5 = 55

or, 10x = 50

or, x = 5

Hence, the two numbers be 25 and 30.

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Answer 2

Answer:

25 and 30

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+(5x+5)=55

10x+5=55

10x=50

x=5

5x= 5×5 = 25 (put value of x )

5x+5= 30