Question

The difference of two positive number is 54 the quotient obtained on dividing on the one by other is 4 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

72 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

The first number will be x. The second number will be 54+x.

54+x/x=4                     Equation

54+x=4x                      Dividing each side by x

54=4x-x                       Subtracting x from each side

54=3x                          Subtract

18=x                             Simplify

18 is the first number and 72 is the second number

Answer 2

Answer:

18 and 72

Step-by-step explanation:

The first number will be x. The second number will be 54+x.

54+x/x=4                     Equation

54+x=4x                      Dividing each side by x

54=4x-x                       Subtracting x from each side

54=3x                          Subtract

18=x                             Simplify

18 is the first number and 72 is the second number