Question

divide 80 into two parts so that the greater part is 4 times the smaller part.

Answer 1

Hi ,

We have to convert the Word

problem into linear equation.

Given ,

80 is divided into two parts.

Let us assume small part = x

Larger part = 4 times of smaller part

= 4x

Sum of the two parts = 80

x + 4x = 80

5x = 80

x = 80/ 5

x = 16

Therefore ,

Required two numbers are

smaller part = x = 16

Larger part = 4x = 4 × 16 = 64

I hope this helps you.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smaller part be x.Then the greater part=4x.

According to the question, smaller part +

greater part =80

x+4x=80

5x=80

x=80/5

x=16

Therefore, the smaller part=16 and the greater part=16×4=64

Thanks