SOLUTION: the difference of two positive no. is 72 & the quotient is obtained on dividing the one by the other is 4. find the no.

Question 99708: the difference of two positive no. is 72 & the quotient is obtained on dividing the one by the other is 4. find the no.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Write an expression for each statement:
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"the difference of two positive no. is 72"
One number = x, the other number = (x+72)
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"the quotient is obtained on dividing the one by the other is 4."
= 4
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find the no.
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Multiply above equation by x and you have:
x + 72 = 4x
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72 = 4x - x
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72 = 3x
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x = 72/3
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x = 24 is one number
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The other number: 24 + 72 = 96
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Check solution
= 4

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