SOLUTION: the difference of two numbers is�117.the graeter number is 4 times the other number. what is the smallest number?

Question 809114: the difference of two numbers is�117.the graeter number is 4 times the other number. what is the smallest number?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m - n = 117
m = 4n
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4n - n = 117
3n = 117
Answer:
n = 39
m = 156
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