Question

A larger number is five more than twice a smaller number. Thier sum is 80. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Larger number: 55

Smaller number: 25

Step-by-step explanation:

First use the problem to write out an equation

$(5+2x)+x=80$

then solve for x

$2x+x=75$

$3x=75$

$x=25$

so 25 would be the smaller number, or x

to find the larger number, put 25 as x in $5+2x$

$5+2(25)$

$5+50=55$

55 would be the larger number