SOLUTION: One number is 12 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 9. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers
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Question 911021: One number is 12 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 9. Find the two numbers. Use a comma to separate your answers
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = 12y
x + y = 9
Substitute.
x + y = 9
12y + y = 9
y = 9/13 ----> x = 108/13
(x, y) = (108/13, 9/13)
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