Question

The greater of two number is one less than 8 times the smaller. Their sum is 98. Find the numbers and equation.

Answer 1

let the smaller number be x

the larger number is 8x - 1

so

x + 8x - 1 = 98

now solve for x,

you will get the smaller number and should be able to then calculate the larger number

Answer 2

@campbell_st x=9

Answer 3

nope.... try again

Answer 4

if you simplify the equation you get

9x - 1 = 98

check your solution

Answer 5

@campbell_st sorry i meant to say 11

Answer 6

thats correct.... now you can find the larger number

Answer 7

8x-1=87

Answer 8

thats correct... well done

Answer 9

@campbell_st No thank you :)