One number is 4 times the other number. The sum of the numbers is 180. what is the numbers.

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Astro · Answer 1 · 2024-08-30T07:33:03+0000

Answer: 144

Explanation:

This is going to require basic algebra.

Step One: First, we will model the equation.

We know one number is 4x, and the sum of two numbers is 180.

Therefore
4x+x=180

Next, we factor and solve.

5x=180

x=36

Substitute into restriction:

4*36=144