SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 44. the smaller one is five sixths the larger one. what are the number?
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Question 385673: the sum of two numbers is 44. the smaller one is five sixths the larger one. what are the number?
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=44
x=5/6y
x+y=44
5/6y+y=44
11/6y=44
11y=264
y=24
x=5/6y=(5/6)*24=20
Answers: numbers are 20, 24
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