Jeremy G.

asked • 02/10/15

What are the numbers?

he sum of two numbers is 22.Five times one number is equal to six times the second one.What are the numbers?

Vivian L.

x+y=22
5x=6y
x=(6y)/5
[(6y)/5]+y=22
(6y)/5=22-y
Multiply both sides by 5...
6y=110-5y
11y=110
y=10
x=12
Let's check it...
5x=6y
(5)(12)=(6)(10)
60=60
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