SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 16. the greater of the two numbers is one more than four times the lesser number.

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Question 893710: the sum of two numbers is 16. the greater of the two numbers is one more than four times the lesser number.
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A%2BB=16
A=1%2B4B
Substitute,
%281%2B4B%29%2BB=16
5B=15
B=3
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A=1%2B4%283%29
A=1%2B12
A=13