Question

The sum of two numbers is 50. One number is 10 less than three times the other number. What are the two numbers? A. 25 and 25 B. 45 and 5 C. 15 and 35 D. 40 and 10 E. 20 and 30

Answer 1

Let x = other number
Let 3x-10 = One number
x%2B3x-10=50
CLT
4x-10=50
Add 10


4x=60
Divide both sides by 4
x=15
3x-10
45-10
35
The numbers are 15 and 35.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer is 15 and 35.