SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 35. one number is 4 times the other?. i don't get that...

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Question 850962: the sum of two numbers is 35. one number is 4 times the other?. i don't get that...
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the 'other' number

Question states***

 4x + x = 35

  5x = 35

   x = 7, the other number.

The two numbers are: 7, 28