SOLUTION: One positive number is 4 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 159.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: One positive number is 4 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 159.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1050077: One positive number is 4 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 159.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, addingup:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4n - n = 159
3n = 159
n = 53
53 and 212 4%2A53 the numbers
Checking
212 - 53 = 159 CHECKS!

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = 4y We'll use this value for x next
x-y = 159 Substitute for x
4y-y = 159
3y = 159
y = 53
Check:
x = 4y; x = 4(53)= 212
and
x-y = 159; 212-53 = 159 Correct
:
John