SOLUTION: One number is 6 times another. The difference between the two numbers is 85. Find the two numbers.

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Question 658367: One number is 6 times another. The difference between the two numbers is 85. Find the two numbers.

Answer by kevwill(135)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x - x = 85
5x = 85
x = 17
The numbers are 17 and 102.

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