Question

There is a number that is three-fifths the total of the other number. When four is added to one of the numbers their sum will be equal to the other number. There are two pairs of numbers that satisfy these descriptions. What are they?

Answer 1

-10, -6

6, 10

Explanation:

Let the one number be x.

One number is 3/5 of the other number.

The numbers are x and 3x/5.

Add 4 to one number, the sum equals the other number.

There are two possibilities.

A) x + 4 = 3x/5

B) 3x/5 + 4 = x

Solve A)

5x + 20 = 3x

2x = -20

x = -10

Solve B)

3x + 20 = 5x

2x = 20

x = 10

According to A)

x = -10

3x/5 = -6

According to B)

x = 10

3x/5 = 6

Answer:

-10, -6

6, 10