SOLUTION: The difference of two positive numbers is 48. One number is 4 times the other. Find the two numbers.

Question 809662: The difference of two positive numbers is 48. One number is 4 times the other. Find the two numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m - n = 48
m = 4n
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m - n = 48
4n - n = 48
3n = 48
Answer:
n = 16
m = 64
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