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

Respuesta :

I think the correct answer is 15 and 35.

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.