SOLUTION: Translate the problem to a system of equations and then solve. the difference between two numbers is 108. Five times the smaller number equals the larger number. Find the number

Question 371945: Translate the problem to a system of equations and then solve.
the difference between two numbers is 108. Five times the smaller number equals the larger number. Find the numbers.
Work so far.
x+y=108
5(y)=x
Is this right so far.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, for difference you need to subtract.

Your second equation is correct.

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