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

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Question 349223: The sum of two numbers is 4 times the first.Their sum is 50. Find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, ewatrrr:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two numbers is 4 times the first.Their sum is 50. Find the numbers.

Let x = first number

Let y = second number

x + y = 4x

x + y = 50

Can you finish?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
Write as You Read: Let x and y be the numbers
x + y = 4*x
y = 3x
.
Sum of the numbers is 50
x + 3x = 50
4x = 50
x = 12 1/2
y = 37 1/2
.
check your answer
12 1/2 + 37 1/2 = 50