Question

One number is four times another. The greater number is x. Write an expression for the lesser number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let 4x be one number

let x be the other number

3(4x - x) - 20 = 4x

3 * 3x - 20 = 4x

9x - 20 = 4x

9x - 4x = 20

5x = 20

x = 4

4x = 16

the 2 numbers are 4 and 16

Answer 2

Expression for lesser number is x/4.

Given:

Greater number = x

One number is 4 times another

To find:

Expression for lesser number

Solution:

Greater number is x

Greater number is more than smaller number so as per question, it has to be 4 times of the smaller number

Smaller number * 4 = Greater number

Smaller number * 4 = x

Smaller number = x/4

Expression for lesser number is x/4.

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