SOLUTION: The difference of two positive numbers is 48. One number is 4 times the other. Find the two numbers.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: The difference of two positive numbers is 48. One number is 4 times the other. Find the two numbers.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 809662: The difference of two positive numbers is 48. One number is 4 times the other. Find the two numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m - n = 48
m = 4n
---
m - n = 48
4n - n = 48
3n = 48
Answer:
n = 16
m = 64
---
Solve and graph linear equations:
https://sooeet.com/math/linear-equation-solver.php
---
Solve quadratic equations, quadratic formula:
https://sooeet.com/math/quadratic-formula-solver.php
---
Convert fractions, decimals, and percents:
https://sooeet.com/math/fraction-decimal-percent.php
---
Calculate and graph the linear regression of any data set:
https://sooeet.com/math/linear-regression.php