SOLUTION: The average of two numbers is xy. If one number is equal to x, the other number equals A. y B. 2y C. xy - x D. 2xy - x E. None of these.

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Question 287197: The average of two numbers is xy. If one number is equal to x, the other number equals
A. y B. 2y C. xy - x D. 2xy - x E. None of these.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+y)/2=xy
2xy=x+y
2xy-x=y
D) 2xy-x

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