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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Marin Crosby

Mathematics

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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Lexus · Answer 1

I think the correct answer is 15 and 35.

Maleah Fitzpatrick · Answer 2

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.