Asked by kathryn

The second of two numbers is 7 times the first. Their sum is 72. Find the numbers.
Answered by rbowh
x = first number
7x = second number

x + 7x = 72

simplify and solve equation
Answered by kathryn
the larger of 2 #s is 5 less than twice the smaller. their sum is 43. find the #s
Answered by rbowh
x = smaller number
2x - 5 = larger number

x + (2x - 5) = 43
Answered by devon
the ans is 16... x+2x-5=43..... therefor 3x=48 then divide both sides by 3 to solve for x
Answered by me
9 ,63
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