Answer:
The larger is 14 the smaller is 8
Explanation:
Let the larger number be L and the smaller be S
So we know that
1) L+S=22
And
2)4L=7S
From equation 1) we get L=22-S
Substitute this into equation 2) to get 4(22-S)=7S
88-4S=7S
88=11S
S=8. The smaller number is 8
As they total 22 the larger number is 14.
Check: 4x14=7x8. Yes
Solution 2:
Let x= larger number
And let y= smaller. umber
Now we are told that:
4x=7y--------eq1
We are also told that:
x + y=22-----eq2
Substitution method looks easier.
From eq1 x=(7/4)y. Substitute this into eq2
(7 /4)y +y=22
(7/4)y+(4/4)y=22
(11/4)y=22 multiply each side by 4
11y=88
y=8
From eq2, x+8=22
x=14
Hope this helps
