Question 564025: One number is 3 more than another number. If u add 8 to 4 times the first number, the result is 5 times the second number Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One number is 3 more than another number. If u add 8 to 4 times the first number, the result is 5 times the second
Equations:
x = y + 3
4x+8 = 5y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
4(y+3)+8 = 5y
4y+20 = 5y
y = 20
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solve for "x":
x = y + 3
x = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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