SOLUTION: One number is 5 times as large as another number, and their difference is 2456. Determine the SMALLEST number.

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Question 1136093: One number is 5 times as large as another number, and their difference is 2456. Determine the SMALLEST number.
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x - x = 2456


4x = 2456


x = 2456/4


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