Question

The value of N is both 5 times as much as the value of M and 36 more than the value of M. What are the values of N and M? Explain.

Answer 1

M = 9

N = 45

Explanation:

"The value of N is 5 times as much as M" we can put this as follows:

N = 5M

"The value of N is 36 more than the value of M" we can put this as follows:

N = M + 36

Now, N = N so

5M = M + 36 subtract 1M from both sides

4M = 36 divide both sides by 4

M = 9

The value of N is 5 times of M, 9 in this case

5*9 = 45