The second of two numbers is 7 times the first. Their sum is 72. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

x = first number
7x = second number

x + 7x = 72

simplify and solve equation

Answer 2

the larger of 2 #s is 5 less than twice the smaller. their sum is 43. find the #s

Answer 3

x = smaller number
2x - 5 = larger number

x + (2x - 5) = 43

Answer 4

the ans is 16... x+2x-5=43..... therefor 3x=48 then divide both sides by 3 to solve for x

Answer 5

9 ,63