The number of girls x in a class is 5 less than twice the number of boys y of the same class. The linear equation in two variables for this information is

2y - x = -5

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

2x - y = 5

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

x + 2y = -5

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

x + 5 = 2y

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D
x + 5 = 2y

x + 5 = 2y

Since the number of girls x is (is equal to ) 5 less than 2y,

We get the equation as

x = 2y - 5

So,

x + 5 = 2y, is the answer

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

60

x

y

4 x + 2 y = 10

2 x - y = 20

\sqrt{5}

x

Number of boys and girls in a class are in the ratio 7 : 5. The number of boys is 8 more than the number of girls. The total class strength is

(a) 56

(b) 52

(d) 36

Join BYJU'S Learning Program