Question

The first of two movies lasted 10 minutes less than two times as long as the second. Together the two movies lasted 145 minutes. How long was the second movie?

Answer 1

Try writing it as an equation

Answer 2

That is what i am having trouble with, i'm sure i could figure it out if i had it written as an equation

Answer 3

First one is x+y=145

Answer 4

x is first movie
y is second movie
x + y = 145
x = 2y - 10
can you take it from here ?