Question

One number is 8 times another number. The numbers are both positive and have a difference of 70. Find the numbers.

Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?

x - 8 = 70
8 x - x = 70
x - 8 x = 70

Answer 1

8x-x=70

Explanation:

Answer 2

8x-x=70

Explanation:

por ejemplo si lo resolvemos quedaria

8(10)-10=70

80-10=70