Solve the Problem. -One Number Is 5 Less Than a Second Number. Twice

question 35

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-One number is 5 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 5 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

• A) 6 and 11
• B) -10 and -5
• C) 5 and 10
• D) 4 and 9

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