one number is 4 times another number. The larger number is also 87 more than the smaller number. find the number

Question

 How do i set this question up to solve it algebraically?

Answer 1

Hi, Madelynn.

 

Let's call :

 

X = smaller number

4X = larger number

 

The larger number is also 87 more than the smaller number so:

4X = X + 87

3X = 87

X = 29