SOLUTION: The product of 4 and the sum of two numbers is 140. The diffrence of the two numbers is 13. Find the numbers.

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Question 407132: The product of 4 and the sum of two numbers is 140. The diffrence of the two numbers is 13. Find the numbers.
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Hi

The diffrence of the two numbers is 13.

Let x and (x-13) represent the two numbers

Question states***

 4[x + (x-13)] = 140

Solving for x

 4(2x -13) = 140

    8x = 140 +52

    8x = 192

     x = 24  The other number is 11.   (24-13)



CHECKING our Answer***

   4 * 35 = 140