The sum of two numbers is 8. If their
sum is four times their difference,
then the numbers are *
a. 3 & 4
b. 4 & 5
c. 5 & 3
d. 4 & 6
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- Option (c) 5 & 3 is correct.
Given :–
- The sum of two numbers = 8.
- Their sum is four times their difference.
To Find :–
- Both numbers.
Solution :–
Let,
The first number be x.
The second number be y.
Given,
––––(1)
According to the question,
Their sum is four times their difference.
We have,
- x + y = 8.
So,
––––(2)
Now, add both the equation,
Now,
Substitute the value of x in equation (1),
- x = 5
Hence,
The numbers are 5 and 3.
So, the option (c) 5 & 3 is correct.
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