SOLUTION: The larger of the two numbers is 4 time the smaller. If the larger number exceeds the smaller number by 15, find the number.

Question 230952: The larger of the two numbers is 4 time the smaller. If the larger number exceeds the smaller number by 15, find the number.
Answer by unlockmath(1688) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
Let's first show the smaller number as 4x and the larger number as x + 15.
These should equal each other so:
4x = x + 15
Solve for x
3x = 15
Divide by 3 on each side:

x = 5
This makes sense. the smaller number is 5 and the larger number is 20
RJ Toftness
Author of "Unlock the Mystery to Math"
www.math-unlock.com

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