SOLUTION: one positive number is 5 times another number. the difference between the two numbers is 148. find the number
So i thought that if u took 5x and then set it equal to 148-x it wo
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So i thought that if u took 5x and then set it equal to 148-x it wo
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Question 263296: one positive number is 5 times another number. the difference between the two numbers is 148. find the number
So i thought that if u took 5x and then set it equal to 148-x it would give the answer then i thought well no that wouldnt be right now i am so lost =( Answer by Madgen(4) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! first number is x, second one is 5x
their difference is 5x - x = 4x;
4x=148, so x=37, 5x = 165.
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