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31 July, 09:47

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

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  1. 31 July, 09:53
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    I think the correct answer is 15 and 35.
  2. 31 July, 09:53
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    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.
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