Question

The sum of two numbers is 205. One number is 10 more than twice the other. Find the larger of the two numbers.

Answer 1

let x be the the smaller number.
the larger number = 2x+10
since sum of 2 numbers =205
x + (2x+10) =205
3x = 205-10
x= (195)/3 =65
So the larger number = 205 - 65 = work it out yourself !

Answer 2

x + y = 205
x = 2y + 10
Solve for y, substituting in x
3y = 195
y = 65, so x = ?

Answer 3

75??

Answer 4

Re-read the question. Look at the equations, Does x= 75 satisfy them? (it does not)

Answer 5

140

Answer 6

Yup :)

Answer 7

because 145 + 65 =205 correct??

Answer 8

nope, 145+65 = 210

Answer 9

oops i meant 140 lol