Question

The value of n is both 5 times as much as the value of m and 36 more than the value of m. What are the values of n and m? Explain.

Answer 1

N = 5m
n = m + 36

since n is equal to both the expression in m we can say:-

5m = m + 36
4m=36

m = 9 

and n = 5*9 = 45