SOLUTION: the difference of two numbers is 63. the larger number is 27 less than six times the smaller number. find the numbers

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Question 464899: the difference of two numbers is 63. the larger number is 27 less than six times the smaller number. find the numbers
Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n-m=63
6m-27=n
6m-27-m=63
5m=90
m=18
n=81
The two numbers are 18 and 81..

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