SOLUTION: one number is 4 times another number. the larger number is also 87 more than the smaller number.Find the number. choices for the smaller number! 29,30,33. well, thank's very muc

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Question 38334: one number is 4 times another number. the larger number is also 87 more than the smaller number.Find the number. choices for the smaller number! 29,30,33.
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Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one number is 4 times another number.
The numbers are:
n
4n
the larger number is also 87 more than the smaller number.
4n = n + 87
solve for n
3n = 87
n = 29
check the answer
4(29) = 29 + 87
116 = 116

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