Question

One number is 10 more than another. The sum of twice the smaller plus three times the larger, is 55. What are the two numbers? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x(smaller)=4, y(bigger)=5

Step-by-step explanation:

(2x+3)*y=55

11*5=55

so, 2x+3=11

2x=8 after subtracting 3 from both sides

x=4 after dividing by 2 from both sides

y is then equal to 5 because 11y=55

divide both sides by 11, you get y=5, which means y>x, and y is the larger number.