Question 641512: one positive number is 1/5 of another number. the difference between the two numbers is 28. find the numbers Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! one positive number is 1/5 of another number. the difference between the two numbers is 28. find the numbers
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Equations:
x = (1/5)y
y - x = 28
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
y - (1/5)y = 28
(4/5)y = 28
y = (5/4)28
y = 35
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Solve for "x":
x = (1/5)y
x = (1/5)35
x = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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