SOLUTION: One number is 5 times as large as another number, and their difference is 2456. Determine the SMALLEST number.

SOLUTION: One number is 5 times as large as another number, and their difference is 2456. Determine the SMALLEST number.

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Question 1136093: One number is 5 times as large as another number, and their difference is 2456. Determine the SMALLEST number.
Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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5x - x = 2456


4x = 2456


x = 2456/4


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