Question

A number is 4 times another number. their difference is 12. find the numbers.

Answer 1

One number = x
other number = 4x
 Equation :
4x -x = 12
3x = 12
x = 4

One number = x = 4
Other Number = 4x = 16

Answer 2

Answer:

One Number is 4 and second Number is 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

The Number = 4 times Another number

Their Difference = 12

To find :

The numbers

Solution :

Let the Number be -

• One as x
• Second as 4x

➠ 4x - x = 12

➠ 3x = 12

➠ x = 12/3

➠ x = 4

One Number = 4

$\rule{300}{1.5}$

Second Number =

➠ 4x

➠ 4 × 4

➠ 16

$\therefore$ One Number is 4 and second Number is 16.