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One number is 1/4 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 5. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answer

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Answer: 1, 4

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Number #1 = x
  • Number #2 = [tex]\frac{1}{4} x[/tex]

[tex]\frac{1}{4} x+x=5\\\\\frac{1}{4} x+\frac{4}{4} x=5\\\\\frac{5}{4} x=5\\\\5x=4*5\\5x=20\\x=4[/tex]

  • Number #1 = x = 4
  • Number #2 = [tex]\frac{1}{4} x[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1}{4} *4=\frac{4}{4} =1[/tex]

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