The sum of two numbers is $30$. If we double the larger number, and subtract three times the smaller number, the result is 5. What is the positive difference between the two numbers?

Step-by-step explanation:

is the larger number.

is the smaller number.

It becomes a simultaneous equation.

Let's solve for :

Let's solve for :

Find out the positive difference between the two numbers.

a) false; the points do not have to be in a straight line.

step-by-step explanation:

the points could be in the shape of a triangle

b is incorrect

c is incorrect because it is saying the immediately don't form one when they are capable of doing so

d is incorrect