SOLUTION: one number is 1/5 of another number.The sum of the two numbers is 18.Find the two numbers

Question 1000661: one number is 1/5 of another number.The sum of the two numbers is 18.Find the two numbers
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one number is 1/5 of another number.The sum of the two numbers is 18.Find the two numbers
x = (1/5)y
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x + y = 18
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y"::
(1/5)y + y = 18
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(6/5)y = 18
(1/5)y = 3
y = 15
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Solve for "x":
x = (1/5)y
x = (1/5)15 = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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