Question

The sum of two numbers is 94. The larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number

Answer 1

the sum of two numbers is 94
x + y = 94......1
the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number.
x = 2y - 5 ......2
Substitute 2y - 5 for x in Eq (1)
x + y = 94......1
2y - 5 + y = 94


3y = 94 + 5
3y = 99
y = 33.
The two numbers are:
x = 61
y = 33
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Answer 2

let the largest number be X and the smaller number be Y
according to first condition
X + Y =94=1st equation
ac/T 2nd condition
X=2Y-5
by solving this we get
3y=94+5
3y=99
y=33
putting the value of y in equation first
y+x=94
33+x =94
x=94-33
x=61