Question

The sum of two numbers is 70. One number is 4 times the other. Find the numbers.
@geerky42

Answer 1

we need to create two variables.

a and b? sure.

So we have a + b = 70 and a = 4b

Answer 2

we need to find a and b. use substitution method

Answer 3

can you do it?

Answer 4

4b+b=70

Answer 5

yep so b = ??

Answer 6

5b=70
b=14!

Answer 7

4b+14=70

Answer 8

correct. so we know one of them are 14. what's the other?

Answer 9

we found value for b. now we need to know a

Answer 10

a+14=70
a=56

Answer 11

excellence!

so that's your answer.
14 and 56

Answer 12

Thank you so much! Can you help me with the others too? I have to pass this quiz :/

Answer 13

sure. create new question. I am going to leave soon. sorry...