The sum of two numbers is 40. The second number is 5 less than twice the first number. Let x represent the first number and let

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2 years ago

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The sum of two numbers is 40. The second number is 5 less than twice the first number. Let x represent the first number and let

y represent the second number. What is the value of the first number? Use the table to guess and check.
Numbers
x
y
x + y = 40
y = 2 x minus 5

15
20
25
30

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2 answers:

nignag [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-05T12:10:15+03:00

Answer:

15

Explanation:

The sum of two numbers is 40. The second number is 5 less than twice the first number. Let x represent the first number and let y represent the second number. What is the value of the first number? Use the table to guess and check.

Numbers

x

y

x + y = 40

y = 2 x minus 5

20

25

30

DENIUS [597] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-05T11:09:36+03:00

DENIUS [597]2 years ago

6 0

Answer: 15

Explanation:

x+2x-5=40

3x-5=40

3x=45

x=15