SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 22. five times one number is equal to six times the second number. find the numbers.

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Question 445040: the sum of two numbers is 22. five times one number is equal to six times the second number. find the numbers.

Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=22
5x=6y
6x+6y=132
6x+5x=132
11x=132
x=12
y=10..

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