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

n = 5m
n = m + 36

Both equations are equal to n so they equal each other. Solve for m

5m = m + 36
5m - m= m + 36 - m
4m = 36
4m/4=36/4
m = 9

Solve for n by inputting value of m into the given equations.

n = 5m ........................ n = m + 36
n = 5 (9) ....................... n = 9 + 36
n = 45 ........................... n = 45

They match so it's Correct!

m = 9
n = 45