destinyharris8066 destinyharris8066
  • 04-06-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

One number is 5 more than twice the other number. if the sum of the two numbers is 35​, find the two numbers.

Respuesta :

ktreyb
ktreyb ktreyb
  • 04-06-2018
Let n = unknown number
Let 2n + 5 = other number

n + 2n + 5 = 35
3n + 5 = 35
3n = 35 - 5
3n = 30
Divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable
n = 10

Your first number, n, is 10. 
Your second number, 2n + 5, is 25. 
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Based on the picture below, which of the following statements would be true? a) The eruption at point B would be quiet since magma passing through Earth’s crust
Question options: A.)7 B.)503 C.)6 D.)5
Find the length of KU
HUD, Co. had a beginning retained earnings of $30,995. For the year, the company had net income of $7,590 and paid dividends of $3,120. The company also issued
Help on this one please
Use implicit differentiation to find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the given points. (x2 + y2)2 = 3x2y − y3; (a) (0, −1), (b) (−1/2, 1/2)
Who was haider ali ?
A. Translation: (x,y) → (x – 5,y); Reflection across y-axis B. Translation: (x,y) → (x,y + 5); Reflection across x-axis C. Translation: (x,y) → (x,y – 5); Refle
The numbers $1,$ $2,$ $\dots,$ $10$ are to be entered into the 10 boxes shown below, so that each number is used exactly once: \[P = (\square + \square + \squar
What is correct A: The milk spilled. * B: I'll get a sponge. B: I'll be getting sponge A: Why can't you come to our house this weekend? * B: I'll be working. B: