SOLUTION: the distance between 2 numbers is 9.the larger number is 5 times greater than the smaller number
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Question 445711: the distance between 2 numbers is 9.the larger number is 5 times greater than the smaller number
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y-x=9
y=5x
5x-x=9
4x=9
x=9/4
y=45/4..
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