Question

The greater of two numbers is 6 more than 4 times the smaller their sum is 41 find the numbers.

Answer 1

the greater number = 34

the smaller number = 7

Explanation:

Let the greater number = x

the smaller number = y

x = 4y + 6 <=> x - 4y = 6

x + y = 41 <=> x + y = 41

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-5y = - 35

y = 7

x + y = 41

x + 7 = 41

x = 34