document.write( "Question 962376: You have 2 positive numbers. One number is 5 times the other number. The difference between the two numbers is 720, find the numbers. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #588002 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "x=smaller number; 5x=larger number \n" ); document.write( "5x-x=720 \n" ); document.write( "4x=720 \n" ); document.write( "x=180 ANSWER 1: The smaller number is 180. \n" ); document.write( "5x=5(1880)=900 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 900. \n" ); document.write( " |