Question

Four times the larger of two numbers is equal to seven times the smaller the sum of the numbers is 22 find the numbers

Answer 1

8 and 14

Explanation:

X + Y = 22

X= 22-Y

4X= 7Y

4(22-Y) = 7Y

88-4Y=7Y

88= 11Y

8=Y

X= 22-Y= 22-8=14