SOLUTION: The second of two numbers is 4 times the first. Their sum is 50. Find the numbers.

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Question 1064241: The second of two numbers is 4 times the first. Their sum is 50. Find the numbers.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+4x=50
5x=50
x=10
4x=40.
10 and 40