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  • 22-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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The average of two numbers is 5x. If one of the numbers is 2x + 3, find the other number.

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  • 22-07-2021

Answer:

8x-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Average of 2 numbers means add the two numbers and divide by 2

(y+z)/2 = 5x

Let z = 2x+3

(y+2x+3)/2 = 5x

Multiply each side by 2

y+2x+3 = 10x

Subtract 2x from each side

y+3 = 10x-2x

y+3 = 8x

Subtract 3

y = 8x-3

The other number is 8x-3

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