SOLUTION: One positive number is 5 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 356, find the numbers

Question 831020: One positive number is 5 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 356, find the numbers
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One positive number is 5 times another number. The difference between the two numbers is 356, find the numbers
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Equations:
x = 5y
x - y = 356
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
5y-y = 356
4y = 356
y = 89
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Solve for "x":
x = 5*89 = 445
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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