Question

the sum of two consecutive multiples of 5 is 85. find these number

Answer 1

x+x+5=85
2x+5=85
2x=80-5
2x=80
x=40
first number is 40
the second number is X + 5 that i
equally to 45

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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$x + x + x + 5 = 85 \\ 2x + 5 = 85 \\ 2x = 85 - 5 \\ 2x = 80 \\ x = \frac{80}{2} \\ x = 40$

Therefore the second number be

$x + 5 \\ 40 + 5 \\ 45$