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5 June, 08:21

The larger of two numbers is nine less than four times the smaller number. If the sum od the two numbers is 76, find both numbers

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  1. 5 June, 08:37
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    X = larger number

    y = smaller number

    x = 4y - 9

    x + y = 76

    4y - 9 + y = 76

    5y = 76 + 9

    5y = 85

    y = 85/5

    y = 17

    x + y = 76

    x + 17 = 76

    x = 76 - 17

    x = 59

    ur numbers are 17 and 59
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