<PRE><B>Question 144138</B>
One number is four times another number. The largest number is also 87 more than the smaller numer. Find the numbers.
Choices for the smaller number: 29, 30, 33
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EQUATIONS:
x = 4y
x-y =87
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Solve by substitution:
4y-y=87
3y = 87
 y = 87/3
y = 29 (smaller number)
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x = 4y=4*29 = 116 (larger number)

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Cheers,
Stan H.
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