SOLUTION: One eight of a number and one fifth of another number sum up to six, while the difference is 4. Find the biggest number of the number.

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Question 830348: One eight of a number and one fifth of another number sum up to six, while the difference is 4. Find the biggest number of the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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One eight of a number and one fifth of another number sum up to six, while the difference is 4. Find the bigger number.
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Equations:
(1/8)x + (1/5)y = 6
(1/8)x - (1/5)y = 4
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Add and solve for "x"
(1/4)x = 10
x = 40
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Subtract and solve for "y":
(2/5)y = 2
y = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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