Question

The sum of two no. Is 39 also one no.Is eight times the other find the number

Answer 1

Let the two numbers be x and y

Given that: x + y = 39

and y = 8x

x + 8x = 39

9x = 39

x = 39/9

x = 4.34

y = 8 * 39/9

= 34.67

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be X.

One number is 8times other=8x

Given,

X+8x=39

9x=39

X=39÷9

X=4.33