nishaleonard1
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  • 16-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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Andrea writes a down a number , k. I write down a number that is 4 less than 5 times Andrea's number. If the sum of our numbers is 14, find the two numbers.

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jcherry99
jcherry99 jcherry99
  • 16-09-2018

Givens

Andrea: K

Me: 5k - 4

Sum

k + 5k - 4 = 14

Solve

6k - 4 = 14              Add 4 to both side.

6k - 4 + 4 = 14 + 4

6K = 18                  Divide by 6

k = 18/6

k = 3

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