The difference between two numbers is 342. the bigger number is 4 times the smaller number. find the product of the two numbers.

Let the two numbers be x and y.

x = 4y

x - y = 342

3y = 342

y = 114

xy = 4y * y = 456 * 114 = 51984

step-by-step explanation:

we are given

since, we have to isolate x on anyone side

so, we can move all x terms on one side

subtract both sides by 2x

add both sides by 9

divide both sides by 4

we get