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The sum of two number is 65 . One number is 4 times as large as the other . what are the numbers?

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Larger number = 52, and smaller number = 13

Explanation:

The two numbers are x and y. x is 4 times greater than y, so x/4=y, so 4y=x. If you add them together, it is x+y, and we know what x equals, so the equations is 4y+y=65. 5y =65. 5y/5+65/5, and y=13 and x = 52

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