Question

Translate the following sentences into a equation, then solve the equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y

x = y - 5......(1)

2y = 3x.......(2)

Putting (1) into (2)

2y = 3(y - 5)

2y = 3y - 15

Collecting like terms

2y - 3y = -15

-y = -15

y = 15

Putting y = 15 in (1)

x = y - 5

x = 15 - 5

x = 60