SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 72. If the larger is 5 times the smaller, find the two numbers.
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Question 436400: The difference between two numbers is 72. If the larger is 5 times the smaller, find the two numbers.
Answer by emargo19(101) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x
the next be 72-x
The number is 60 and 12
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