SOLUTION: if the quotient of two numbers is 4 and their difference is 24. what is the smaller number? ( answer is 8 )- show your solution )
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Question 919078: if the quotient of two numbers is 4 and their difference is 24. what is the smaller number? ( answer is 8 )- show your solution )
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/y = 4 0r x =
x - y = 24
4y - y = 24
3y = 24
y = 8 and x = 32
smaller number is
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