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

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Question 263698: The second of two numbers is 4 times the first. Their sum is 50. Find the numbers.
Answer by palanisamy(496) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the two numbers be x and y.
Given, y = 4x
y-4x = 0 ...(1)
Also, x+y = 50 ...(2)
(1)+(2)=> 5x = 50
x = 50/5 = 10
y = 4x = 4*10 = 40