Question

The teacher tells the class that the highest marks obtained by a student in maths class test is twice the lowest marks plus 5. if the highest marks is 85, find the lowest marks

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

Highest marks = 85

Let the lowest marks be x

ATQ -

85 = 2x + 5

85 - 5 = 2x

80 = 2x

x = 80/2

》 x = 40

__ Lowest marks in class test are 40