one number is 5 times another number. The sum of the two numbers is 132 . find the two numbers.

Question

please help

Answer 1

let's call the first number x and the second number y

 

then y = 5x and

x + y = 132

 

substituting for y in the 2nd equation:

 

x + y = x + 5x = 132

6x = 132

x = 22

y = 5x = 110